Education

in committee · United States · House Apr 16, 2026

HR 8361: Clean Slate through Rehabilitation Act

The Clean Slate through Rehabilitation Act (HR 8361) proposes to expand the credit history relief available to student loan borrowers who successfully complete a default reduction program. The bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change the scope of information removed from a borrower's credit history. Currently, the law states that the "record of the default" is removed; this bill would change that to "any adverse information relating to such loan." This aims to provide more comprehensive clearing of negative credit reporting for individuals who rehabilitate their defaulted student loans.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands credit relief for student loan borrowers, improving educational access and reducing financial barriers to higher education.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 4190: Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act

The Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act amends the Higher Education Act to require principals and school leaders to receive training in early childhood education. This training would cover child development, social and emotional growth, and instructional leadership skills for children from birth through age 8. The bill aims to help school leaders better support teachers in providing developmentally appropriate instruction for prekindergarten students. By adding this requirement, the legislation ensures that educational leaders have the knowledge needed to manage early childhood programs effectively.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill requires training for school leaders in early childhood education, enhancing teacher support and improving prekindergarten instruction quality.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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in committee · United States · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 8246: OHH SNAP Act of 2026

This bill, known as the OHH SNAP Act of 2026, would expand eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to include more college students. It directly affects students who are working while attending college or have no financial aid available. The key changes allow students with zero financial aid and those classified as independent to qualify for SNAP benefits, while also broadening the definition of eligible work activities to include attending school. These provisions would take effect 180 days after the bill is signed into law, but would not apply to certification periods that began before that date.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands SNAP eligibility to college students, improving financial access and reducing barriers to higher education participation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 8183: MATCH Act of 2026

This bill establishes a new talent marketplace system to connect job seekers with employers and training programs using digital platforms that support open standards and interoperable data sharing. It creates a federal grant program requiring states to allocate 5-10 percent of workforce funds toward building these marketplaces, which include digital tools for tracking skills, verifying credentials, and generating standardized skill profiles. The legislation also mandates that states make these platforms publicly accessible through one-stop delivery systems while protecting user privacy and ensuring websites are easy to navigate and compare programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates workforce training programs and skill verification systems that enhance educational access and professional development opportunities for students and job seekers.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes digital platforms connecting job seekers with employers and training programs, creating grants for workforce development and skills verification systems that strengthen employment opportunities.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes digital platforms for workforce development, promotes interoperable data sharing, and funds digital skill tracking tools, advancing technology integration in public services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Apprenticeships Professional Licensing Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Mar 24, 2026

HR 8045: Student Loan Interest Elimination Act

This bill would eliminate interest on all existing and future Federal student loans starting in 2026, directly affecting current borrowers and future students. It requires the Department of Education to automatically modify eligible Federal Direct loans to stop interest accrual and allows borrowers to refinance other Federal loans into zero-interest consolidation loans without origination fees. The legislation also creates a new Education Affordability Trust Fund that would use loan repayments to fund these interest-free loans and potentially provide additional Pell Grants, while establishing a six-member board to oversee investments in government bonds.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill eliminates student loan interest, directly improving educational access and affordability for students, strengthening higher education participation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8210: A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026

This bill reauthorizes the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to strengthen workforce development programs for youth, adults, and dislocated workers across the United States. It establishes new performance accountability measures requiring states and local areas to meet specific employment and earnings targets, with funding reductions for entities that fail to perform. The legislation creates new funds for critical industry skills training and industry partnerships, expands eligibility for Job Corps to include more age groups and homeless youth, and mandates the use of evidence-based practices and digital tools in workforce services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens workforce development programs for youth and adults, creating funds for critical industry skills training and expanding educational access through new funding mechanisms.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill reauthorizes workforce development programs, creates funds for skills training, and expands employment opportunities for workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Jul 2, 2026

HR 8209: To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program.

This bill extends federal funding for school-based health centers through fiscal year 2031. It directly affects schools and community organizations that operate health centers providing medical care to students. The key provision increases the annual grant amount to $55 million per year for the five-year period. This change ensures continued financial support for programs that offer healthcare services directly within educational settings. The legislation does not alter eligibility requirements or program structure, only the funding timeline and amount.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases annual grant funding to $55M for school-based health centers, directly supporting public health services and government spending on essential programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases federal funding for school-based health centers, directly supporting student health services within educational settings and enhancing access to care for K-12 students.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases funding for school-based health centers, expanding healthcare access to students through direct financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Children's Health Primary Care Public Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 4169: Student Loan Interest Elimination Act

The Student Loan Interest Elimination Act would eliminate interest on existing Federal Direct student loans and set the interest rate for new Federal Direct student loans to zero starting July 1, 2026. The bill also establishes an Education Affordability Trust Fund financed by loan repayments to fund these zero-interest loans and provide additional Pell Grants. Under the program, borrowers could opt out of automatic interest elimination and refinancing, and the bill includes provisions for calculating qualifying payments toward loan forgiveness programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill eliminates student loan interest and funds Pell Grants, directly improving educational access and affordability for students.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Mar 30, 2026

HR 8165: Protein for Every Plate Act of 2026

The Protein for Every Plate Act of 2026 amends the Food and Nutrition Act to increase funding for animal protein purchases under the National School Lunch Program. Specifically, it adds $200,000,000 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the existing commodity funds designated for food distribution. This change directly affects schools and food programs that receive federal nutrition assistance by allowing them to purchase more animal protein items. The bill modifies existing statutory language to formally include this additional funding amount in the program's financial provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for school nutrition programs by adding $200M to commodity funds, directly advancing government spending on essential public services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases funding for school nutrition programs, directly supporting student access to meals and improving school food programs75% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 4177: Student Athlete Act of 2026

This bill establishes federal rules for college student athletes, primarily affecting institutions of higher education and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. It guarantees that student athletes have five consecutive years of eligibility to compete in intercollegiate sports, regardless of injuries or other circumstances. The legislation also sets new transfer portal regulations, requiring athletes to sit out one academic year after transferring except for their first transfer, and mandates that schools honor financial aid commitments when students move to new institutions. Additionally, the bill prevents states from passing laws that conflict with these federal provisions or restrict student athlete rights under the new rules.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects student athletes' eligibility and transfer rights, supporting higher education access and student welfare in college sports programs.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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