Education

in committee · United States · House Jun 11, 2026

HR 9289: Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026

The Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026 eliminates a federal tax credit that allowed parents to deduct contributions to scholarship granting organizations from their income. By removing these specific tax breaks, the bill prevents the use of public tax dollars to support private school vouchers and scholarship programs. This change directly affects families who currently rely on these tax incentives to fund education outside the public school system. The provisions take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill eliminates a tax credit, restricting government spending on private school vouchers and reducing public funds allocated to education.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill eliminates tax credits funding private school vouchers, restricting public funds for private education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits School Choice School Funding Student Financial Aid

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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 28, 2026

HR 8558: To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to require each institution of higher education to certify as part of an application for a research and development award that such institution does not operate certain branch campuses, and for other purposes.

This bill requires U.S. universities seeking federal research funding to certify that they do not operate permanent branch campuses in specific countries, including China, Russia, Iran, and others. The legislation defines a branch campus as a separate location that offers degree programs and has its own faculty and administrative control. If a university operates such a campus in a listed nation, it would be ineligible to receive federal research awards. The list of restricted countries also allows the Secretary of State to add additional nations as appropriate.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts federal research funding for universities operating branch campuses in specific countries, limiting academic access and collaboration.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House Apr 28, 2026

HR 8559: To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to prohibit certain institutions of higher education from receiving research and development awards, and for other purposes.

This bill prohibits U.S. universities from receiving federal research and development funding for five years if they previously accepted money from specific foreign governments for projects involving artificial intelligence, biotechnology, or quantum computing. The targeted foreign entities include China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, Cuba, Turkey, and Qatar, as well as organizations closely tied to these nations. By restricting access to future defense-related grants, the legislation aims to prevent institutions that have collaborated with these countries on sensitive technologies from participating in subsequent national security research.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts federal R&D funding for universities in specific fields, limiting access to resources and potentially hindering research and academic programs.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts federal R&D funding for AI, biotech, and quantum computing research at universities, limiting technological advancement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 15, 2026

S 4297: Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act

This bill, titled the "Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act," repeals two sections of the Internal Revenue Code. It eliminates Section 25F, which provides a tax credit for contributions made to scholarship granting organizations. Additionally, the bill repeals Section 139K, which allows certain educational assistance to be excluded from an individual's gross income. These changes primarily affect taxpayers who currently claim these credits or exclusions, and organizations involved in scholarship grants or providing educational assistance. The amendments generally take effect for taxable years ending after December 31, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill closes tax loopholes by repealing tax credits and exclusions for scholarship organizations, keeping public funds in public schools and promoting fiscal responsibility.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill repeals tax provisions that fund scholarship programs and educational assistance, effectively reducing resources available for education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits School Choice School Funding Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · Senate May 20, 2026

SJRES 182: A joint resolution 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 joint resolution seeks to reject a specific rule issued by the Department of Education concerning the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. If passed, it would nullify the rule and prevent it from taking effect, directly impacting federal student loan policies. The measure uses a congressional disapproval process under Title 5 of the United States Code to override the department's regulatory decision. It does not create new policies but instead stops an existing proposed regulation from being implemented.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill seeks to nullify a Department of Education rule affecting federal student loans, which could restrict educational access and funding mechanisms for students.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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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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passed · United States · House May 8, 2025

HR 881: DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

HR 881, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act, restricts Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding for colleges and universities that maintain relationships with China-funded Confucius Institutes or specific Chinese entities deemed "of concern." It prohibits DHS funding for institutions with ties to Confucius Institutes, the Thousand Talents Program, or Chinese universities involved in military-civil fusion, defense work, Uyghur persecution, election interference, or other activities listed in the bill. Institutions must terminate such relationships within one year of enactment to regain eligibility for DHS funds. The bill requires the DHS Secretary to report to Congress on any institutions violating this funding restriction. (3 sentences)

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts DHS funding for institutions with Confucius Institute ties, limiting educational access and resources for affected colleges and universities85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts DHS funding for institutions with ties to Chinese tech entities, limiting access to educational technology resources and potentially reducing cybersecurity collaboration with international partners.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 199: Implementing DOGE Act

This bill requires automatic, across-the-board spending cuts to nonsecurity federal programs for fiscal years 2026 and beyond. It targets nonsecurity discretionary spending (like education, transportation, and environmental programs) by rescinding the percentage of growth above 1% compared to the previous year's funding. The cuts apply proportionally to all nonsecurity programs after appropriations are made available for the fiscal year (by September 30). Security-related spending (such as defense) is excluded from these reductions.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill mandates automatic cuts to nonsecurity discretionary programs (education, transportation, environment), defunding essential services per indicators.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill mandates across-the-board cuts to nonsecurity discretionary spending, explicitly including education programs, resulting in defunding.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill mandates across-the-board spending cuts to nonsecurity federal programs including environmental programs, effectively defunding environmental initiatives.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill mandates across-the-board spending cuts to nonsecurity federal programs, which would likely reduce funding for healthcare services and public health initiatives included in those programs.75% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill mandates across-the-board cuts to nonsecurity discretionary programs including transportation, reducing funding by rescinding growth above 1%.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending

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in committee · United States · House Feb 10, 2025

HR 1176: Clock Hour Program Student Protection Act

This bill amends the Higher Education Act to set a new limit on clock hours for training programs preparing students for recognized professions. It requires that such programs cannot exceed 150% of either the state's minimum clock hour requirement or the relevant federal agency's requirement for that profession. The change directly affects vocational and career-focused training programs that already meet state standards but were previously allowed to offer significantly more hours. The rule applies starting with the 2024-2025 academic year for federal financial aid purposes.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts vocational training programs by limiting clock hours to 150% of state/federal requirements, reducing program flexibility and scope in higher education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Student Financial Aid

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