Education

in committee · United States · House Jan 23, 2025

HR 646: Build Housing with Care Act of 2025

HR 646, the Build Housing with Care Act of 2025, establishes a HUD grant program to fund the co-location of affordable housing developments with child care facilities. It directly affects housing developers, child care providers, and residents of affordable housing by requiring grants to support projects in "child care deserts" (areas with severe child care shortages), prioritizing low-income, rural, or Head Start-serving providers. Key provisions mandate that projects must not evict residents, include resident engagement plans, and ensure child care providers serve low-income families or dual-language learners. The bill authorizes $100 million annually (2025-2030) and requires annual reports tracking child care slots created, resident usage, and demographic data.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds child care facilities co-located with housing, prioritizing Head Start providers (early education), supporting early childhood educational access.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds affordable housing developments co-located with child care in 'child care deserts' and prohibits resident evictions, directly advancing affordable housing and tenant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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in committee · United States · House Jan 21, 2026

HR 7168: Seton Hall Fire Victims Remembrance Act of 2026

HR 7168, the Seton Hall Fire Victims Remembrance Act of 2026, requires the U.S. Department of Education to establish mandatory fire suppression standards for dormitories and residential facilities at colleges and universities receiving federal education funds. Covered institutions must conduct annual compliance assessments verified by fire safety experts and submit them to the Department, which will publicly rate campuses as "Federally Recognized Fire-Safe Campus" or "Not Federally Recognized Fire-Safe Campus" based on adherence to the standards. The law updates the Higher Education Act to include a compliance requirement and mandates the Department to provide technical assistance and submit compliance recommendations to Congress within three years. It applies broadly to all institutions receiving federal education funding, not just those associated with a specific fire incident.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates fire safety standards for college dorms, enhancing campus infrastructure safety under higher education, aligning with protective measures for educational environments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6034: VET Extension Act of 2025

This bill extends educational benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill for two specific groups. First, it adds up to 15 months (or the exact time needed) of additional benefits for veterans who exhaust their standard entitlement while taking remedial or deficiency courses required to complete their degree. Second, it allows veterans without dependents during service to reserve transfer rights for future dependents, enabling them to designate beneficiaries later when they have qualifying children. These changes directly affect veterans using VA education benefits who face extended coursework or delayed family circumstances. The policy modifies existing rules in Title 38, U.S. Code, without altering total benefit limits.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends GI Bill benefits for veterans' higher education, enhancing access to postsecondary education through additional entitlements and transfer rights.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExtends GI Bill benefits for remedial courses and enables future dependent transfer rights, directly expanding veteran educational benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2025

HR 3552: Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill extends existing federal reentry programs under the Second Chance Act through 2030, continuing funding for services supporting people returning to communities after incarceration. It specifically maintains grants for state/local reentry projects (including substance use treatment, housing, and peer recovery services), family-based substance abuse treatment, prison/jail educational programs, career training, and community mentoring by nonprofits. The bill updates program timelines from their previous 2019-2023 authorization period to 2026-2030 without altering the core services provided. It directly affects state/local agencies, prisons, and nonprofit organizations administering these reentry programs. The legislation focuses solely on extending current funding mechanisms, not changing program requirements or creating new initiatives.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends reentry programs funding for rehabilitation, reducing recidivism and supporting criminal justice reform through continued grants for treatment, education, and community support services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly funds prison/jail educational programs as part of reentry services, expanding educational access for incarcerated individuals, aligning with topic's 'educational access' definition.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly maintains funding for substance use treatment, peer recovery, and family-based substance abuse treatment under reentry programs, directly advancing healthcare services for returning citizens.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly includes 'housing' as a funded service under reentry grants, maintaining federal funding for housing programs supporting returning citizens.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Probation & Parole Sentencing Substance Abuse

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passed · United States · House Mar 25, 2025

HR 1350: DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) and National Science Foundation (NSF) to work together on collaborative research projects. It mandates a competitive, merit-reviewed process for funding joint initiatives in key areas like quantum computing, fusion energy, AI for climate science, and advanced manufacturing, directly affecting researchers at universities, national labs, and non-profits. The law also requires DOE and NSF to share data, support STEM workforce development through internships and training, and report to Congress within two years on their coordination efforts and research outcomes. The focus is on strengthening federal research collaboration without altering existing funding mechanisms.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates DOE/NSF collaboration on STEM research funding, directly supporting university-based STEM workforce development and higher education research initiatives.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds fusion energy research and AI for climate science, directly advancing clean energy innovation and infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds AI for climate science and fusion energy research, directly advancing clean energy and climate solutions through DOE-NSF collaboration.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds collaborative research in quantum computing, AI for climate science, and advanced manufacturing through DOE/NSF partnerships, directly advancing technology R&D.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · House Mar 5, 2025

HR 1873: Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act

HR 1873, the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act, excludes certain federal broadband grants from taxable income for recipients. It directly affects entities (like internet providers or local governments) receiving qualifying grants under specific programs, including the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program and State Digital Equity Capacity Grants established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The bill prevents double tax benefits by disallowing deductions for expenses covered by these excluded grants and reduces the adjusted basis of related property. This change applies to grants received in taxable years ending after March 11, 2023.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes federal broadband grants from taxable income, providing tax relief to recipients and preventing double taxation on public infrastructure funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables tax-free broadband grants for entities supporting digital equity programs, directly enhancing educational access and infrastructure for schools under Infrastructure Act provisions.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExcludes broadband grants from taxable income, reducing financial barriers for providers and local governments deploying infrastructure, directly expanding internet access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 3, 2025

S 2698: Safeguarding Department of Veterans Affairs Dependent Education Benefits Act of 2025

This bill allows spouses and dependent children to regain Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits that were terminated when a veteran was discharged due to domestic violence or sexual assault against them. It requires applicants to prove the veteran’s discharge resulted from a dependent-abuse offense (like domestic violence) with evidence, and reinstates only unused portions of previously transferred benefits. The application process must be trauma-informed, and denied requests can be reviewed by the Secretary of Defense or Homeland Security within 30 days. It directly affects veterans’ families who lost benefits due to abusive circumstances, not all discharged veterans.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access for military dependents by reinstating unused GI Bill benefits after discharge due to domestic violence, protecting access to higher education.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransReinstates terminated education benefits for dependents after veteran's DV discharge, expanding access to GI Bill benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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in committee · United States · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 3084: ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025

The ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 establishes a federal program to expand high-speed broadband access in underserved rural areas. It provides grants, loans, and combinations of both to eligible entities (like tribes, local governments, or cooperatives) for building broadband infrastructure, requiring new service to offer at least 100 Mbps download and upload speeds. Projects must target areas where at least 75% of households lack such service, with priority for communities where 90% lack it, or those facing economic hardship, isolation, or high poverty. The bill authorizes $650 million annually from 2026-2030 for this program, with funds allocated to ensure projects meet minimum speed standards and serve the most underserved rural households.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands broadband access in rural areas, enabling digital educational resources and remote learning access for underserved communities.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds broadband infrastructure expansion to 100+ Mbps in underserved areas, directly advancing internet access - a core technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Dec 5, 2025

HR 6429: Expanding Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2025

The Expanding Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2025 establishes a new program under CISA to promote cybersecurity careers to underrepresented groups, including racial and ethnic minorities, veterans, formerly incarcerated individuals, people with disabilities, older adults (40+), and those from low-income or nontraditional educational backgrounds (like community colleges or HBCUs). The program requires CISA to tailor outreach to regional needs, partner with schools, unions, and community organizations, and report annually on workforce impact. It authorizes $20 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2031 to support these efforts, aiming to diversify the cybersecurity workforce through targeted recruitment and training.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill partners with schools and HBCUs to promote cybersecurity careers for underrepresented groups, expanding educational access and workforce opportunities in higher education.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands cybersecurity career opportunities for underrepresented groups (minorities, veterans, formerly incarcerated), advancing workforce inclusion and employment standards per Labor & Employment topic.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes CISA program to expand cybersecurity workforce, directly enhancing cybersecurity capacity through targeted recruitment of underrepresented groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes veterans as a target group for a new cybersecurity career program under CISA, expanding employment opportunities and workforce inclusion.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 11, 2025

S 2771: Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025

This bill requires advance funding for key tribal programs starting in fiscal year 2026. It mandates that new budget authority for specific accounts - like operations, education, health services, and construction at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service - must be approved in advance for the following year, not just the current year. The bill also requires annual reports by July 31 detailing resource sufficiency, workload estimates, and future funding needs, with tribes consulted on budget planning. This directly affects tribal programs and services funded through these agencies, aiming to prevent annual funding delays.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates advance appropriations for tribal programs, ensuring stable funding for essential services like health and education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires advance funding for Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) education programs, ensuring stable budget authority for tribal schools and educational services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates advance funding for Indian Health Service and tribal health programs, strengthening healthcare access for Native communities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Tags Tribal Nations

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