Education (Higher Education)

in committee · United States · House Mar 21, 2025

HR 2272: FAFSA Act of 2025

HR 2272, titled the "FAFSA Act of 2025" (though unrelated to the FAFSA application), would terminate federal student aid eligibility for individuals convicted of specific violent offenses. It directly affects students convicted of assault against police officers or certain riot-related crimes (like inciting violence or participating in riots), requiring them to repay any grants received under the Higher Education Act and converting those grants into unsubsidized loans. Key provisions include automatic loss of future aid, repayment of past grants as loans, and exclusion from all loan forgiveness or discharge programs. The bill takes effect for the first aid year after its enactment, impacting only those with convictions meeting its defined criteria.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts federal student aid access for individuals convicted of violent offenses, limiting educational access for a specific group under higher education funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Aug 27, 2026

HR 2555: Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026

HR 2555, the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025, protects students who join or form single-sex social organizations (like fraternities or sororities) at colleges. It prohibits colleges receiving federal funds from taking negative actions against these students or organizations solely because they limit membership to one sex - such as denying housing, financial aid, leadership roles, or recognition. The bill ensures students can join such groups without coercion and stops colleges from imposing unfair recruitment rules on single-sex organizations compared to others. It does not require colleges to recognize single-sex groups, allow organizations to set their own membership rules, or override Title IX protections.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects students' freedom to join single-sex social organizations in higher education without penalty, advancing educational access by preventing discrimination in campus activities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Mar 26, 2025

HR 2355: Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act of 2025

This bill amends the tax code to allow charitable organizations (501(c)(3) nonprofits) to provide grants for college student housing without losing their tax-exempt status. It specifically permits grants to improve or maintain "collegiate housing property" (where most residents are full-time students at a nearby college) but excludes grants for fitness facilities. The change affects charities seeking to fund student housing infrastructure, clarifying that such grants qualify as charitable under existing tax rules. The policy change applies to grants made after the bill's enactment date.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables tax-qualified grants for student housing infrastructure, directly supporting higher education access and campus living conditions without restricting funding.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows 501(c)(3) nonprofits to fund student housing infrastructure via tax-exempt grants, directly advancing affordable housing access for college students through charitable funding mechanisms.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House May 23, 2025

HR 3574: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit qualified distributions from section 529 plans for certain transportation and parking expenses.

HR 3574 would expand the use of 529 college savings plans to cover transportation and parking costs at eligible colleges and universities. Specifically, it allows families to withdraw funds from these plans to pay for reasonable transportation expenses (including parking) up to the amount the school includes in its official cost of attendance for transportation. This change directly affects students and families using 529 plans who incur these costs while attending participating institutions. The bill amends the tax code to add transportation and parking to the list of eligible expenses, without increasing the maximum amount that can be covered.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax-advantaged 529 plan uses for transportation, providing tax relief to families on education-related costs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands 529 plan use to cover transportation/parking costs, reducing financial barriers for college students and families, thus supporting educational access and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Feb 5, 2026

HR 7394: Mental Health Career Promotion Act

HR 7394, the Mental Health Career Promotion Act, creates a federal grant program to help schools and community colleges connect students with mental health careers. It provides $50 million annually (2027-2031) for partnerships between schools, community colleges, and mental health providers to run programs like career presentations, internships, and professional shadowing for students in grades 9-12 or community college. These programs must be culturally appropriate and evaluated using standardized outcomes, with grantees reporting annually on effectiveness. The bill directly affects educational institutions and mental health organizations working to build pipelines for careers like counselors, social workers, and addiction specialists.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $50M annually for K-12/community college mental health career programs, directly funding educational access and career pathways through school partnerships.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds $50M for mental health career programs (internships, shadowing) to expand workforce, directly supporting mental health services access and workforce development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Student Health Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2025

HR 3543: College for All Act of 2025

The College for All Act of 2025 would eliminate tuition and required fees for eligible students at public community colleges and 4-year institutions through a federal-state partnership. The federal government would cover 100% of costs in the first year (2026-2027), gradually decreasing to 80% by 2030-2031, while states would start with 0% and increase to 20% by 2030-2031. Eligible students would include those with family income below $150,000 for single parents or $300,000 for married parents, regardless of immigration status. The bill also includes requirements to maintain instruction funding, improve transfer pathways between community colleges and 4-year institutions, and provide additional support for students after tuition elimination.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds public education through federal-state partnership, increasing government spending on essential services without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEliminates tuition fees for eligible students at public colleges through federal funding, expanding access and increasing state-federal partnership for higher education affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Feb 24, 2026

HR 7660: HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act

The HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act amends the definition of "historically Black college or university" (HBCU) in the Higher Education Act of 1965 by changing the establishment date cutoff from "prior to 1964" to "prior to November 8, 1965." This adjustment would include institutions founded between January 1, 1964, and November 7, 1965, in the HBCU category for federal programs. It directly affects those institutions' eligibility for HBCU-specific funding, grants, and support under federal law. The bill focuses solely on this technical definition update without additional policy provisions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands HBCU eligibility for federal funding, increasing access to resources for historically Black institutions under higher education policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House Apr 21, 2025

HR 2980: Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2025

HR 2980 establishes a new Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Program under the Department of Energy to support graduate students and postdoctoral researchers studying cybersecurity for energy infrastructure. The program provides competitive grants for scholarships, fellowships, and research at colleges and universities, including hands-on training at national labs and utility companies. It specifically aims to increase participation from historically Black colleges, Tribal Colleges, and minority-serving institutions. The bill directly affects advanced students and researchers in cybersecurity and energy fields, focusing on building workforce capacity through education and practical experience.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for cybersecurity scholarships/research at universities, specifically increasing access for HBCUs and Tribal Colleges in higher education.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds cybersecurity research for energy infrastructure, strengthening security of critical systems and supporting workforce development in energy sector protection.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes a cybersecurity research program funding graduate studies in energy infrastructure security, directly enhancing cybersecurity capabilities through grants and training.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · House Mar 3, 2025

HR 1783: American Apprenticeship Act

The American Apprenticeship Act (HR 1783) provides federal grants to states to fund pre-apprenticeship programs that prepare individuals for registered apprenticeships in industries with low apprenticeship participation (less than 10% of available roles). States must apply with detailed plans for partnering with employers, aligning with existing workforce laws, and prioritizing underserved groups like minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Grants cover tuition, materials, and related instruction costs for these preparatory programs, with federal funding covering 20-50% of costs, and $15 million authorized annually for 2026-2031. The bill directly affects state workforce agencies, community organizations running pre-apprenticeship programs, and workers entering targeted sectors like healthcare and advanced manufacturing.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants for pre-apprenticeship programs, funding tuition/materials to expand workforce training access for underserved groups, aligning with educational access under topic description.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds pre-apprenticeship programs targeting underserved groups, advancing workforce development and employment opportunities in low-participation industries.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly prioritizes veterans as an underserved group for pre-apprenticeship programs, advancing veteran employment opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Apprenticeships Public Employees Workforce Development Veteran Employment

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in committee · United States · House Dec 19, 2025

HR 4594: Military Learning for Credit Act of 2025

HR 4594, the Military Learning for Credit Act of 2025, allows veterans using GI Bill benefits (Chapters 30, 33, 34, or 35) to cover costs for certain exams that grant college credit. It specifically permits using educational assistance for DSST, CLEP, National Career Readiness Certificate exams, and portfolio assessments of military training, with a $500 per exam cap. Veterans’ GI Bill entitlement is charged based on the exam cost relative to their monthly benefit rate, but this does not reduce benefits from the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program. The bill directly affects veterans seeking to convert military experience into college credits through approved programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables veterans to use GI Bill benefits for college credit exams (CLEP, DSST), expanding higher education access and reducing financial barriers for military-affiliated students.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands GI Bill benefits to cover exams for college credit, aiding veterans' employment transitions and improving workforce readiness. This directly supports employment standards for a specific worker group.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands GI Bill benefits to cover college credit exams for veterans, directly enhancing educational opportunities and transition support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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