Education (Student Financial Aid)

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 Mar 10, 2025

HR 2003: Affordable Loans for Students Act

This bill automatically reduces the interest rate on eligible federal student loans to 2.0% for all borrowers, starting July 1 after enactment. It applies to all federal loans held by the U.S. Department of Education (like Direct Loans) and refinances other federal loans (like older FFELP loans) into new Direct Consolidation Loans at 2.0% interest without requiring borrower action (though borrowers may opt out of refinancing). Key provisions include eliminating origination fees, preserving original repayment terms, and requiring the Department to report annually on participation and delinquency rates. The policy directly affects millions of student loan borrowers with federal loans, lowering their interest costs without altering repayment duration or forgiveness eligibility.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill lowers student loan interest rates and eliminates fees, directly reducing costs for higher education borrowers and improving access to affordable post-secondary education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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passed · United States · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 981: VETT Act

The VETT Act (HR 981) improves transparency for veterans using education benefits by changing how educational institutions share program details. It requires schools to provide veterans with a clear notice if they cannot supply complete information about program costs or terms, including what is missing and the best available estimate for that information. The bill also mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a central website for regularly updating training resources for school officials who handle veterans' education benefits. These changes directly affect veterans seeking education assistance and the colleges/universities participating in VA programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill improves transparency for veterans' education benefits, enhancing access to higher education resources through clearer program cost disclosures and VA resource updates.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill improves transparency for veterans' education benefits by requiring clear institutional notices and VA website updates, directly advancing access to services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Feb 4, 2025

HR 937: Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act

This bill limits the Secretary of Education's authority to create new student loan regulations or executive actions that could increase taxpayer costs. Specifically, it requires the Secretary to determine if a proposed rule would raise subsidy costs before moving forward; if it would, the rule cannot proceed. The restriction applies to any "economically significant" rule (costing $100 million+ annually or materially affecting the economy, jobs, or other key areas). The bill directly affects the Department of Education's regulatory process, not student loan borrowers or lenders.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts government spending by preventing student loan regulations that increase taxpayer costs, directly limiting budget expenditures on subsidies.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts Secretary's authority to implement student loan regulations increasing taxpayer costs, limiting potential expansion of federal student loan support and access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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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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passed · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 2034: Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act

This bill modifies the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship program for veterans. It reduces the maximum months of scholarship use from 60 to 45 and lowers the required benefit usage threshold from 90% to 67.5% for certain veterans. The changes prioritize veterans who have used the most months of their regular education benefits and those pursuing STEM degrees. Veterans must now exhaust all their regular education benefits under Chapter 33 before accessing this scholarship, as specified in new subsection (d)(5). The bill directly affects veterans using education benefits to pursue STEM fields.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationModifies STEM scholarship to prioritize veterans pursuing STEM degrees, enhancing higher education access and supporting veterans' educational opportunities through targeted funding.95% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransBill reduces maximum scholarship duration from 60 to 45 months, directly limiting veteran benefit access despite lower usage threshold.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 777: Closing the College Hunger Gap Act

This bill requires the U.S. Department of Education to proactively notify eligible college students about potential access to SNAP (food stamp) benefits. It targets students with a negative or zero student aid index (SAI) who file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Department must send annual written and electronic notices explaining SNAP eligibility and providing state contact information for applying. The bill also mandates consultation between the Education and Agriculture Departments to design these notifications. This is a policy change focused on improving access to nutrition assistance for low-income students already enrolled in college.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by removing food insecurity barriers for college students, directly supporting higher education retention through SNAP eligibility outreach.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Student Health

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passed · United States · House Mar 17, 2026

HR 6392: Home School Graduation Recognition Act

Home School Graduation Recognition Act This bill clarifies that students who complete their secondary education in a home school setting recognized under state law are high school graduates for purposes of eligibility for federal student aid.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands federal student aid eligibility for home-schooled students, enhancing educational access under K-12/college funding framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Sep 2, 2025

HR 5084: Teacher Loan Forgiveness Enhancement Act

HR 5084, the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Enhancement Act, creates a new program to forgive federal undergraduate student loans for public school teachers after 8 years of full-time service. It directly affects public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet the 8-year employment requirement, forgiving the remaining principal and interest on their eligible federal undergraduate loans (including those made, insured, or guaranteed under specific parts of the Higher Education Act). Crucially, the forgiven amount is not considered taxable income under federal tax law. The bill also adds deferment provisions allowing teachers to pause loan payments and interest accrual during their teaching service and for six months afterward.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates federal loan forgiveness program for teachers, increasing government spending to fund public education (an essential program) and aligns with 'funds essential programs' indicator.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationForgives federal loans for public K-12 teachers after 8 years, directly supporting educators by reducing debt burden and retaining teachers in public schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Teachers

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in committee · United States · House Jan 16, 2025

HR 494: To amend the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 to make improvements to the Federal Cyber Scholarship for Service Program, and for other purposes.

This bill amends the Federal Cyber Scholarship for Service Program under the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014. It extends the required post-graduation service period from 3 to 5 years for scholarship recipients. Additionally, it removes restrictions on loan amounts by ensuring full loan coverage regardless of other Higher Education Act limits. The changes directly affect cybersecurity students receiving federal scholarships, altering their service obligations and financial support terms.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enhances cybersecurity scholarship funding by removing loan limits and ensuring full financial coverage for higher education students, directly supporting student access and financial aid in STEM fields.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExtends cybersecurity scholarship service terms and removes loan limits to strengthen workforce development for cybersecurity programs, directly advancing cybersecurity efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Emerging Technology

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