S 5451: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require that recipients of Pell Grants be citizens or nationals of the United States.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Senate Committee
Committee
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Roster
Members · 23
Bill Cassidy
R
·Republican
Bernard Sanders
I
·Independent
AA
Alan Armstrong
R
·Republican
Andy Kim
D
·Democratic
Angela D. Alsobrooks
D
·Democratic
Ashley Moody
R
·Republican
Christopher Murphy
D
·Democratic
Edward J. Markey
D
·Democratic
Jim Banks
R
·Republican
John W. Hickenlooper
D
·Democratic
Jon Husted
R
·Republican
Josh Hawley
R
·Republican
Lisa Blunt Rochester
D
·Democratic
Lisa Murkowski
R
·Republican
Margaret Wood Hassan
D
·Democratic
Patty Murray
D
·Democratic
Rand Paul
R
·Republican
Roger Marshall
R
·Republican
Susan M. Collins
R
·Republican
Tammy Baldwin
D
·Democratic
Tim Kaine
D
·Democratic
Tim Scott
R
·Republican
Tommy Tuberville
R
·Republican
Legislation
Recent bills · 5
S 5449: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve maternal health and promote safe motherhood.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SRES 866: A resolution supporting the designation of October 2026 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" to raise awareness of substance use and misuse in the United States.
This Senate resolution supports designating October 2026 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" to increase public awareness of drug and alcohol issues in the United States. The bill cites statistics from 2025 regarding binge drinking, illicit drug use, and the number of individuals with substance use disorders or currently in recovery. It expresses support for effective prevention programs and initiatives aimed at reducing the impact of the drug addiction and overdose epidemic.
Topics
✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill supports awareness and prevention programs for substance use, which can indirectly relate to criminal justice by reducing drug-related crimes and recidivism, aligning with reform goals.
✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill supports designating a month for substance use and misuse prevention, directly aligning with public health programs and increasing awareness of health issues.
SRES 863: A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
Senate Resolution 863 expresses support for designating the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about the importance of adult education in improving workforce skills, economic mobility, and family well-being. It encourages partnerships among educational providers, employers, and community organizations to expand access to literacy, numeracy, English-language, and digital skills training.
Topics
✓ EducationSupports EducationThe resolution explicitly supports 'National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week' to raise awareness and expand access to adult education, directly advancing the topic of Education.
✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe resolution promotes adult education and literacy, which are critical for improving workforce skills and economic mobility, thus supporting labor and employment outcomes.
✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill supports digital skills training as part of adult education, which advances the topic of Technology by promoting digital literacy and access to technology-related education.
S 5444: A bill to amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 to establish a National Center for Advanced Development in Education at the Institute for Education Sciences, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.