Education

in committee · United States · House Jun 2, 2026

HR 9103: Merit Restoration Act

The Merit Restoration Act prohibits federal research agencies and grant recipients from using specific diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in their work. This law targets requirements that mandate employees or researchers sign statements or complete training asserting that certain races, sexes, or national origins are inherently superior or inferior. If a recipient is found to have violated these rules, the agency must freeze their funding and may require them to repay any money used during the violation. The restrictions apply to grants awarded on or after the bill becomes law, affecting scientific and medical research funded by the federal government.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts DEI practices in federal research, limiting educational access and academic freedom in higher education.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2026

HJRES 189: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".

This joint resolution seeks to officially reject a final rule issued by the Department of Education regarding federal student loan programs. If passed, the measure would prevent the new regulations from taking effect, leaving the previous rules in place. The bill directly impacts borrowers, lenders, and the Department of Education by nullifying the specific changes outlined in the "Reimagining and Improving Student Education" proposal. It is a procedural action that uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the agency's policy without altering the underlying law.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill rejects new federal student loan regulations, restricting access to higher education funding and limiting educational opportunities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Apr 23, 2026

HR 8485: No Rogue Jurors Act

The "No Rogue Jurors Act" prohibits the use of federal funds for organizations, schools, or entities that promote jury nullification. Specifically, it bans federal grants, contracts, and financial assistance to any group that conducts training, produces materials, or engages in outreach to encourage individuals to seek jury service in federal or District of Columbia courts with the intent to vote contrary to evidence or applicable law. This includes promoting the deliberate act of voting to acquit a defendant regardless of whether the elements of the charged offense have been established. This bill directly affects organizations that advocate for or educate on jury nullification and receive federal funding.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts funding to organizations promoting jury nullification, limiting defendants' ability to challenge evidence and weakening jury independence in criminal proceedings.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts federal funding to organizations that provide jury nullification training, which could limit educational access for groups offering civic education programs65% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Apr 9, 2026

HJRES 155: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".

This bill seeks to block a specific rule issued by the Department of Education that affects the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. If passed, it would prevent the rule from taking effect, meaning the proposed changes to federal student loans would not be implemented. The measure uses a legislative process known as a joint resolution of disapproval to override agency regulations. It directly impacts students, families, and institutions that rely on federal student loans by stopping the Department of Education from enforcing the new policy.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill blocks federal student loan program changes, potentially limiting educational access and financial support for students75% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 26, 2025

S 1147: Defining Male and Female Act of 2025

This bill defines biological sex for federal law by amending Title 1 of the U.S. Code. It specifies that "female" means a person biologically characterized by egg-producing systems at conception, "male" means sperm-producing systems at conception, and "gender identity" is not recognized as replacing biological sex in federal contexts. The law directly affects all federal agencies, departments, and laws requiring interpretation of terms like "sex," "female," or "male" by mandating these biological definitions. It does not create new programs or funding but changes how federal agencies must interpret existing laws and regulations.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts gender identity recognition in federal contexts, limiting educational access and curriculum inclusivity for transgender and non-binary students in K-12 and higher education settings.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts healthcare access by limiting federal protections for transgender individuals, potentially reducing coverage and services for gender-affirming care.75% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jan 23, 2025

HR 650: Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act

HR 650, the Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act, protects parents’ fundamental right to direct their child’s education, moral or religious upbringing, and health care decisions. It prohibits government (including agencies and officials) from substantially interfering with these parental choices without proving a "compelling governmental interest" using strict scrutiny. The bill applies to all federal laws and programs, allowing parents to challenge government actions in court and seek remedies if their rights are violated. It specifically exempts cases involving serious child safety risks but aims to prevent government overreach in parenting decisions based on disagreement with parental choices. This bill directly affects parents of children under 18 and sets a legal standard for how government can interact with family decisions.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts government interference in parental education decisions, directly limiting curriculum control and government mandates in schools.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects parental rights to make health care decisions for children, preventing government interference without compelling interest.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 23, 2025

S 204: Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act

This bill declares parental authority over a child's education, upbringing, and health care as a fundamental constitutional right. It requires government agencies at all levels to demonstrate a compelling interest and use the least restrictive means before interfering with these parental decisions - defining a "substantial burden" as actions like withholding benefits or imposing penalties that constrain parental choices. Exceptions apply only when parental decisions risk serious physical harm or end a child's life. The law applies to all federal and state government actions affecting these rights, adding parental claims to existing legal frameworks like the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts government interference in parental education decisions, opposing mandates that constrain parental choices in curriculum and school policies.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects parental rights in healthcare decisions, limiting government interference except in cases of serious physical harm to the child.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Nov 12, 2025

HR 6035: Second Amendment Restoration Act of 2025

HR 6035, the Second Amendment Restoration Act of 2025, would repeal specific firearm-related provisions from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (2022), including rules on background checks and gun sales, and restore federal gun laws as they existed before that law was enacted. It also reverses an education-related provision affecting school safety grants under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The bill directly affects federal regulations governing gun ownership and school safety funding by reverting to pre-2022 legal standards. It does not create new gun laws but undoes specific changes made by the 2022 law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRepeals gun control provisions from Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (2022), a criminal justice reform bill, opposing background checks and school safety grants related to gun violence prevention.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationReverses ESEA school safety grants, defunding education programs related to school safety as part of gun law repeal.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms School Safety

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in committee · United States · House Jul 2, 2026

HR 7661: Stop the Sexualization of Children Act

This bill prohibits federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act for any program, activity, literature, or material provided to children under 18 that includes "sexually oriented material," defined as depictions of explicit conduct or content involving gender dysphoria or transgenderism. It exempts standard science courses (like biology and anatomy), religious texts, and specific "classic" works of literature and art listed in designated references (e.g., *Great Books of the Western World* and Smarthistory guides). The law directly affects federally funded K-12 educational programs, restricting how school districts can use federal dollars for curriculum materials. It does not ban teaching about human anatomy, art history, or literature, as those are explicitly excluded from the definition of prohibited material.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationDefunds ESEA programs containing transgender-related content, restricting curriculum access and limiting educational materials per bill's prohibition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · House May 13, 2025

HR 3345: Sovereign States Education Restoration Act

The Sovereign States Education Restoration Act would abolish the U.S. Department of Education and transfer its programs to other federal agencies, including moving student loans (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) to the Treasury, special education to Health and Human Services, and Indian education to the Interior. It would create block grants for states to fund K-12 and postsecondary education, with funding allocated based on student enrollment in each state. States receiving these grants must submit annual data, pass audits, and comply with federal civil rights laws, enforced by the Justice Department. The bill authorizes funding equivalent to the 2019 Department of Education budget, allocating 50% for state block grants and 20% for oversight.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationAbolishes U.S. Dept of Education, transfers programs to non-education agencies, replaces federal oversight with state block grants - reducing federal education role and funding structure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Special Education Student Financial Aid

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