Education (Student Financial Aid)

in committee · United States · House Sep 8, 2025

HR 1000: Cyber PIVOTT Act

The Cyber PIVOTT Act creates a program to build a skilled cyber workforce by providing full tuition scholarships to students in two-year cyber or cyber-relevant associate's degree programs at participating community colleges and technical schools. The program requires scholarship recipients to complete a two-year service obligation in a cyber role for federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial government, with exceptions for military service. It includes mandatory skills-based exercises, internships with government agencies or critical infrastructure sectors, and a database of cyber training resources mapped to job roles. The program aims to enroll 250 students in its first year, doubling annually until reaching 1,000 students per year, with a long-term goal of 10,000 students annually within ten years.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides full tuition scholarships for cyber associate's programs at community colleges, directly funding higher education access and workforce development.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds cybersecurity workforce development via tuition scholarships and service requirements, directly enhancing cybersecurity capabilities as defined in the topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Jun 17, 2025

HR 4026: POST Act of 2025

The POST Act of 2025 requires for-profit colleges receiving federal student aid to generate at least 15% of their revenue from non-federal sources, such as tuition, fees, and approved job training contracts, to maintain eligibility for federal funding. It defines "non-federal revenue" to include tuition, campus-based student activities, and non-eligible program fees (e.g., courses not covered by federal aid), while excluding institutional loans, certain scholarships, and most federal funds. Institutions failing this 15% threshold would lose eligibility for at least two years and must demonstrate compliance for two consecutive fiscal years to regain it. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress detailing each institution's revenue sources from federal and non-federal streams.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill requires for-profit colleges to have sustainable revenue beyond federal aid, promoting financial accountability and protecting student access to quality education through regulated funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2025

HR 423: Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2025

HR 423 would change bankruptcy law to allow private student loan debt to be discharged (forgiven) in bankruptcy cases. It amends a section of the Bankruptcy Code that currently makes most student loans non-dischargeable, specifically removing the exception for private loans by revising the language around loan programs. This change would directly affect borrowers with private student loans who file for bankruptcy after the law takes effect. The bill applies only to bankruptcy cases filed on or after its enactment date, not to existing cases.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables discharge of private student loans in bankruptcy, reducing financial barriers for higher education borrowers and supporting educational access by easing post-graduation debt burdens.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2664: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional uses of funds for grants to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities, and for other purposes.

HR 2664 amends the Higher Education Act to allow historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to use federal grant funds for specific arts, arts education, and cultural programs. The bill adds new provisions enabling HBCUs to provide financial aid to arts students, establish outreach programs for arts departments, offer comprehensive support services (like mentorship and career advising), maintain Black art collections, and create paid internships through partnerships with arts organizations. It also authorizes HBCUs to partner with the National Endowment for the Arts to carry out these activities. This amendment directly affects HBCUs by expanding allowable grant uses to address historical underfunding and strengthen arts education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly expands HBCU funding for arts education, student support services, and cultural programs under Higher Education Act, directly advancing educational access and institutional support.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 6713: Protect Veteran Students, Job Seekers, and Entrepreneurs Housing Act

This bill requires landlords to count VA educational benefits (like tuition assistance for veterans and their families) as income when evaluating rental applications, preventing discrimination against veterans using these benefits. It also limits lease terms to match the duration of the educational benefits and adds a 60-day grace period if veterans temporarily miss program requirements (e.g., missing a class or appointment), preventing immediate loss of benefits. Landlords violating these rules face penalties, including fines or exclusion from federal housing programs. The law directly affects veterans, students, and families receiving VA education benefits who seek housing.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents housing discrimination against veterans using VA education benefits, directly enhancing educational access by removing a barrier to continued enrollment and program participation.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination against veterans by requiring landlords to count VA benefits as income and protect lease terms, strengthening tenant rights.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents housing discrimination against veterans using VA benefits, aiding job seekers by ensuring stable housing during education/training, aligning with labor protections.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransPrevents housing discrimination against veterans using VA benefits, aligns lease terms with benefit durations, and provides grace periods to protect housing access and stability for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Landlords Renters Tenant Rights Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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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 Oct 21, 2025

HR 5807: Empowering Individuals to Succeed Through Education and Workforce Training Act

HR 5807 establishes a new grant program to fund essential support services for individuals enrolled in workforce training programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Qualified applicants (such as local workforce boards) can receive competitive grants to cover costs like childcare, groceries, and transportation for trainees in specific programs. The bill requires grantees to partner with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and SNAP agencies, and limits each grant to $2 million annually. It directly affects trainees facing barriers like childcare needs or food insecurity while participating in approved workforce training activities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds childcare/groceries/transport for workforce training participants, directly enhancing access to educational programs under WIOA.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds childcare, groceries, and transportation for workforce trainees, removing barriers to employment participation and aligning with employment standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Early Childhood Student Financial Aid Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Jul 16, 2025

HR 4444: Student Loan Bankruptcy Improvement Act of 2025

HR 4444 would replace the current "undue hardship" standard for discharging student loan debt in bankruptcy with a new, more accessible standard. This change directly affects the 43 million Americans with federal student loans, particularly those struggling with payments (over 6 million are 90+ days delinquent as of June 2025), who currently face an extremely low success rate (less than 0.01%) under the existing Brunner test. The bill amends Section 523(a)(8) of the bankruptcy code to remove "undue hardship," giving courts flexibility to use reasonable criteria while maintaining existing bankruptcy requirements like means testing. This aims to provide a fairer path to relief for borrowers who cannot repay their debts, addressing a system where most bankruptcy filings for student loans fail.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill reduces financial barriers to higher education access by reforming student loan bankruptcy discharge, directly benefiting 43M borrowers struggling with debt.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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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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