Education (Higher Education)

in committee · United States · House Nov 21, 2025

HR 6272: Early Education Savings Program Act

HR 6272, the Early Education Savings Program Act, allows parents to use funds from tax-advantaged 529 college savings plans to cover child care costs for children under age 5. The bill amends the tax code to count licensed, center-based or family child care as a "qualified higher education expense" for 529 plan withdrawals. This directly affects parents saving for early childhood care using 529 plans, making it possible to pay for regular, licensed child care services (excluding care by relatives) with tax-advantaged savings. The change applies to expenses paid after the bill's enactment date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends tax code to expand 529 plan use for child care, providing tax relief for families saving for early education expenses.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows 529 plan funds for licensed child care under 5, expanding access to early education services and enhancing family financial flexibility for early childhood care.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Higher Education

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 438: Cyber PIVOTT Act of 2025

This bill establishes the PIVOTT Program to build a cybersecurity workforce by providing full tuition scholarships for students at community colleges and technical schools pursuing cybersecurity or cyber-relevant associate's degrees. Students must complete a 2-year service obligation in cybersecurity roles after graduation, with exceptions for military service, and must participate in skills-based exercises like hackathons and labs. The program requires participating institutions to offer these training components and coordinate internships with government agencies, including critical infrastructure entities and Federal departments. CISA will coordinate implementation with enrollment targets of 250 students in the first year, growing to 10,000 annually within 10 years.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides full tuition scholarships for cybersecurity associate's degrees at community colleges, directly funding higher education access and workforce development.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds cybersecurity education and workforce development, directly enhancing cybersecurity capabilities as a core technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2686: University Accountability Act

HR 2686, the University Accountability Act, imposes financial penalties on tax-exempt universities found to have violated civil rights laws. Specifically, it requires a penalty of $100,000 or 5% of the institution’s administrative compensation (whichever is greater) for each federal court ruling finding a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Universities must report all such violations on their annual tax returns, including details about the violation and prior determinations. Additionally, a university facing a third or subsequent violation must undergo a mandatory review of its tax-exempt status by the IRS. This bill directly affects tax-exempt educational institutions subject to IRS reporting requirements under Section 501(c).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnforces civil rights compliance in higher education (Title VI), protecting student access and non-discrimination, aligning with educational access protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1282: Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act

HR 1282 prohibits federal funding for colleges that operate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs or offices. It requires institutions to certify they do not run any initiative primarily focused on classifying students by race, gender, or other protected characteristics, or providing preferential treatment based on those factors. Schools receiving federal funds (including student loans) must provide this certification, and the government can verify it or appeal funding termination through a formal process. This bill directly affects nearly all colleges and universities that accept federal financial aid, fundamentally changing eligibility for those programs.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill prohibits federal funding for colleges with DEI programs, directly restricting diversity initiatives in higher education through defunding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6358: Veteran Education Empowerment Act

HR 6358, the Veteran Education Empowerment Act, creates a federal grant program to help colleges establish or improve dedicated Student Veteran Centers. These centers provide veterans, active-duty service members, and their families with lounge space, benefits counseling, academic support, and mental health services. Institutions must serve significant numbers of veterans and have sustainability plans to qualify for grants, with funding capped at $500,000 per institution over four years. The bill directly affects colleges serving veterans and aims to address challenges like isolation and transition difficulties through centralized campus support.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates federal grants ($500k/institution) to fund Student Veteran Centers providing academic/mental health support, directly enhancing higher education access and services for veterans.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds mental health services for veterans via Student Veteran Centers, directly supporting healthcare access within the bill's purpose.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates federal grants for college Student Veteran Centers providing benefits counseling, academic support, and mental health services - directly funding veteran support programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Mental Health Veteran Education Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 31, 2025

HR 2521: American Family FAFSA Opportunity Act of 2025

This bill removes a financial penalty for families with multiple children in college by amending the FAFSA formula. It changes how the expected family contribution is calculated so that the amount cannot drop below zero when dividing by the number of college-enrolled children (excluding parents). This directly affects families with two or more children enrolled full-time in higher education who qualify for federal financial aid. The change applies starting with the 2025-2026 academic year, ensuring these families receive full aid eligibility without reduced benefits due to multiple students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves financial penalty for multi-child college families, increasing access to federal aid by adjusting FAFSA formula to prevent EFC from dropping below zero.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2025

HR 455: Protecting Higher Education from Foreign Threats Act

This bill prohibits U.S. colleges and universities receiving federal student aid from employing instructors who received funding from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) while working at the institution. Institutions that employ such instructors lose eligibility for federal funds during the affected academic year. They may regain eligibility the following year by proving they no longer employ CCP-funded instructors. The policy directly affects all higher education institutions participating in federal financial aid programs.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill prohibits CCP-funded instructors in higher ed institutions receiving federal aid, threatening defunding. This restricts institutional hiring practices and could limit educational access, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Jun 4, 2025

HR 3711: POST GRAD Act

This bill reinstates the federal government's authority to provide Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students, preventing them from losing access to these loans after 2012. It temporarily extends this loan program through June 30, 2025, by modifying the Higher Education Act to remove a prior termination clause. The key provision allows graduate students to continue borrowing for education costs during this temporary period. This directly affects graduate and professional students who rely on these loans to cover tuition and expenses.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill extends federal loan access for graduate students, supporting higher education funding and access through continued loan provisions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House May 8, 2025

HR 3298: Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2025

This bill requires colleges to provide new pre-loan counseling to students before they accept federal student loans, explaining projected monthly payments compared to estimated income after expenses. It mandates institutions to show borrowers the estimated total debt (including private loans and future costs) and warn about high debt-to-income risks before they accept loan amounts. During periods when borrowers aren’t required to make payments (like while in school), lenders must send quarterly statements showing loan balances, interest rates, total paid, and how unpaid interest accumulates. The law directly affects federal student loan borrowers and colleges that disburse loans, focusing on transparency before borrowing and during repayment gaps.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires pre-loan counseling to prevent excessive student debt, promoting informed financial decisions and protecting educational access for higher education students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Mar 26, 2025

HR 2374: American Students First Act

HR 2374, the American Students First Act, restricts federal funding for public universities that charge non-citizens not lawfully present in the U.S. lower tuition rates than in-state residents or provide them with state financial aid. The bill amends existing law to require public institutions of higher education to charge undocumented immigrants the same tuition rates as in-state citizens and not offer state-based aid to them. If a university violates these rules, it loses all federal financial assistance for the following fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary of Education. This directly affects public colleges in states with such tuition or aid policies for undocumented students.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts educational access for undocumented immigrants by mandating equal tuition rates as in-state citizens and threatening federal funding loss for non-compliance, limiting affordability and access to higher education.92% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts undocumented immigrants' access to lower tuition and state financial aid at public universities, limiting educational services per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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