This document records testimony from a hearing held to examine strengthening accreditation to better protect students and taxpayers. Member statements were presented by: (1) Honorable Virginia Foxx, Chairwoman, Committee on Education and the Workforce; and (2) Honorable Robert C. Scott, Ranking Member, Committee on Education and the Workforce. Witness statements were presented by: (1) Michale S. McComis, Executive Director, Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges; (2) Ben Miller, Senior Director for Post-Secondary Education, Center for American Progress; (3) Mary Ellen Petrisko, President, Washington Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission; and (4) George A. Pruitt, President, Thomas Edison State University. Additional submissions include: (1) Ms. Petrisko: WASC Senior College and University Commission; Article: Inside Higher Ed; and WASC Senior College and University Commission: WSCUC'S Graduation Rate Dashboard; (2) Dr. Pruitt: Homeroom; (3) Questions submitted for the record by: Chairwoman Foxx; Honorable Phil Roe, a Representative in Congress from the State of Tennessee; Honorable Luke Messer, a Representative in Congress from the State of Indiana; and Honorable Francis Rooney, a Representative in Congress from the State of Florida; and (4) Response to questions submitted: Mr. McComis; Ms. Petrisko; and Dr. Pruitt.