Education (Higher Education)

in committee · United States · House Jan 31, 2025

HR 899: To terminate the Department of Education.

HR 899 would end the U.S. Department of Education by December 31, 2026, terminating its federal agency status. This bill directly affects all federal education programs and operations currently managed by the Department, such as student aid and school funding. The key mechanism is a fixed termination date, requiring the transfer of the Department's responsibilities to other federal agencies without specifying new administrative structures. The bill focuses solely on ending the agency's existence, not altering education policy or funding mechanisms.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationTerminates U.S. Department of Education, ending federal education programs and funding mechanisms per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Funding Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House May 20, 2025

HR 3519: Universal School Choice Act

The Universal School Choice Act (HR 3519) creates tax credits for individuals and corporations that contribute to scholarship granting organizations providing education scholarships. The bill establishes a $10 billion annual cap on these credits and defines "qualified" education expenses to include tuition, materials, tutoring, and other costs at public or private schools, including religious institutions. Scholarship granting organizations must meet requirements like income verification for low-income students and annual audits. The legislation prohibits government control over these organizations and ensures religious schools can participate without discrimination. This bill would directly affect taxpayers making education contributions, scholarship organizations, and students attending participating schools.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates tax credits reducing government revenue, weakening fiscal management by diverting funds via tax breaks instead of public funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access by creating tax credits for scholarships at public/private schools, including religious institutions, increasing funding options for families.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Choice Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 3, 2025

S 2700: DECIDE Act

S 2700, the DECIDE Act, requires the U.S. Department of Education to expand the College Scorecard with specific, annual data to improve transparency for student loan borrowers. It mandates program-level details like median 10-year earnings for graduates, median debt amounts (including Stafford, Graduate PLUS, and Parent PLUS loans), default rates, and repayment rates for each certificate, degree, and professional program. Institution-level data will include cohort default rates, repayment rates, and specific PLUS loan default/repayment metrics. This directly affects prospective and current students making education decisions by providing concrete financial outcomes data for comparison. The law aims to give borrowers clear, standardized information about long-term costs and outcomes tied to specific academic programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands transparency in college data for borrowers, enhancing educational access and informed decision-making through detailed program/earnings metrics.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Mar 28, 2025

HR 1271: To provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 institutions, and for other purposes.

HR 1271 increases funding for scholarships at 1890 institutions - historically Black colleges and universities established under the Second Morrill Act - by adding mandatory annual support. It amends existing law to explicitly include bachelor's and graduate programs in scholarship eligibility and requires $15 million annually from the Commodity Credit Corporation starting in fiscal year 2025, to remain available until spent. This funding directly supports students at these institutions by expanding access to financial aid for higher education. The bill updates previous funding language to ensure ongoing support beyond 2023.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $15M annually from Commodity Credit Corp for 1890 institution scholarships, increasing government spending on education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases mandatory annual funding ($15M) for scholarships at 1890 institutions, expanding eligibility to bachelor's/graduate programs, directly advancing educational access and funding for higher education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 2036: Putting American Students First Act

S 2036 ("Putting American Students First Act") amends the Higher Education Act to establish new citizenship and residency requirements for participation in Federal TRIO programs. It explicitly defines eligible individuals as U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, certain aliens with intent to become permanent residents, citizens of Freely Associated States, CNMI residents, or lawful residents of Freely Associated States. The bill prohibits waivers of these requirements under specific appropriations laws and performance partnership authorities. This change directly affects individuals seeking TRIO program benefits, including college access and support services.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts TRIO program eligibility, limiting federal higher education support access for non-citizens and non-permanent residents per bill's citizenship requirements.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts TRIO program access to specific immigration statuses (excludes undocumented individuals), limiting immigrant eligibility for federal education services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 16, 2025

S 3507: Put American Students First Act

This bill enforces a federal law prohibiting states from offering in-state tuition rates to undocumented immigrants at public colleges. It requires colleges to verify students' immigration status using the DHS SAVE system annually and charge undocumented students the higher out-of-state rate instead. States that continue providing in-state tuition to undocumented students could lose federal education funding. The bill directly affects undocumented immigrant students in public colleges across 22 states and D.C., as well as the states and institutions currently offering these subsidies.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts undocumented students' access to in-state tuition at public colleges, requiring higher out-of-state rates and threatening federal education funding for non-compliant states.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts in-state tuition access for undocumented students, mandating higher out-of-state rates and potential loss of federal funds for non-compliant states.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 3, 2025

S 377: Students Helping Young Students Act of 2025

This bill amends the Higher Education Act to expand the Federal Work-Study program, allowing colleges to use funds for student-led after-school programs at public K-12 schools. It directly affects colleges participating in the work-study program and public elementary/secondary schools that partner with them. Key provisions require colleges to prioritize schools in low-income communities, cover student compensation (including training/travel) for these after-school activities, and allow federal funding to exceed 75% of costs. The Secretary must establish a registration process for schools within 180 days of enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands Federal Work-Study to fund student-led after-school programs in K-12 schools, prioritizing low-income communities to increase educational access and support school programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands work-study funding to pay student workers in after-school programs, directly supporting student employment opportunities through federal compensation coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Student Health Child Labor

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 25, 2025

S 1130: Mining Schools Act of 2025

The Mining Schools Act of 2025 creates a Department of Energy grant program to fund mining education at eligible colleges and universities. It directly affects accredited mining engineering programs and specific public university departments in states with significant mining economies, aiming to recruit students and strengthen training in critical mineral extraction, environmental reclamation, and domestic supply chains. Grants - limited to 10 annually - must support curriculum focused on rare earth elements, recycling technologies, reducing environmental impacts, and meeting U.S. energy mineral needs. The program authorizes $10 million yearly for fiscal years 2026-2033, with oversight by a Mining Professional Development Advisory Board.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates DOE grants to fund mining engineering programs at colleges, directly increasing higher education funding for specialized curriculum and training.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds mining education for critical minerals essential to renewable energy supply chains, directly supporting clean energy infrastructure development.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly includes environmental reclamation as a training focus, supporting environmental restoration in mining operations.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education Recycling

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2025

HR 632: Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2025

HR 632 prohibits federal funding (directly or indirectly) for colleges and universities that host or are affiliated with campus health clinics providing abortion drugs or abortions to students or employees. Institutions must annually certify to federal education and health agencies that no such services are offered at their campus sites. The bill defines "abortion drugs" broadly as any medication intended to terminate pregnancy (excluding cases for live birth, miscarriage management, or ectopic pregnancy treatment). This policy directly affects institutions receiving federal funds, requiring them to ensure campus health services comply with the prohibition to maintain eligibility.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationDefunds colleges offering abortion services, restricting campus health access and federal education funding per bill's prohibition on federal funding for institutions providing abortion drugs.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts federal funding for campus clinics providing abortion services, limiting patient access to reproductive healthcare coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 28, 2025

S 2470: College Athlete Economic Freedom Act

This bill gives college athletes the right to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) without affecting their athletic eligibility or scholarships. It prohibits schools and athletic associations from blocking athletes from negotiating NIL deals or forming collective representatives to do so. The bill requires institutions to provide equitable NIL marketing support regardless of gender, race, or sport, and includes specific provisions for international student-athletes regarding visa status and employment authorization. Enforcement will be handled by the Federal Trade Commission and through private lawsuits.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects college athletes' NIL rights within higher education, ensuring they can profit without losing eligibility or scholarships, aligning with educational support indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects college athletes' economic rights by allowing NIL deals and collective bargaining, expanding worker benefits and economic freedom for student-athletes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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