Education

in committee · United States · House Jun 17, 2025

HR 4026: POST Act of 2025

The POST Act of 2025 requires for-profit colleges receiving federal student aid to generate at least 15% of their revenue from non-federal sources, such as tuition, fees, and approved job training contracts, to maintain eligibility for federal funding. It defines "non-federal revenue" to include tuition, campus-based student activities, and non-eligible program fees (e.g., courses not covered by federal aid), while excluding institutional loans, certain scholarships, and most federal funds. Institutions failing this 15% threshold would lose eligibility for at least two years and must demonstrate compliance for two consecutive fiscal years to regain it. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress detailing each institution's revenue sources from federal and non-federal streams.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill requires for-profit colleges to have sustainable revenue beyond federal aid, promoting financial accountability and protecting student access to quality education through regulated funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 20, 2025

S 674: Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act

The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act (S 674) excludes specific federal and state broadband grants from being counted as taxable income for recipients. It applies to grants from programs like the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) and similar state/local initiatives funded by federal broadband grants. The law prevents double tax benefits by disallowing deductions for expenses covered by the excluded grant and reducing the property’s cost basis by the grant amount. This directly affects broadband providers and local governments receiving these grants, making the funds tax-free without allowing additional tax deductions for the same spending.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes broadband grants from taxable income, providing tax relief to recipients and preventing double taxation, thus supporting fiscal management of grant funds.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExcludes broadband grants from taxable income, enabling schools to use full grant funds for digital infrastructure and access, directly supporting educational technology access.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExcludes broadband grants from taxable income to facilitate infrastructure deployment under federal broadband programs, directly expanding internet access as a core technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2025

HR 423: Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2025

HR 423 would change bankruptcy law to allow private student loan debt to be discharged (forgiven) in bankruptcy cases. It amends a section of the Bankruptcy Code that currently makes most student loans non-dischargeable, specifically removing the exception for private loans by revising the language around loan programs. This change would directly affect borrowers with private student loans who file for bankruptcy after the law takes effect. The bill applies only to bankruptcy cases filed on or after its enactment date, not to existing cases.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables discharge of private student loans in bankruptcy, reducing financial barriers for higher education borrowers and supporting educational access by easing post-graduation debt burdens.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House May 20, 2026

HR 1391: Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025

This bill restores veterans' education benefits for periods spent at institutions later found to have fraud, closure, or approval issues. It prevents those periods from counting against a veteran's total benefit entitlement or lifetime limit. Educational institutions must repay the VA if they received benefits for veterans during these covered periods, including cases where courts found fraud or the school was closed for violations. The law applies to veterans using benefits under chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, or 1606/1607 of title 38.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRestores veterans' education benefits, expanding access to higher education programs by preventing benefit loss for fraud/closure issues at institutions.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRestores education benefits for veterans impacted by fraudulent/closed schools, prevents benefit entitlement loss, and requires institutional repayment to VA.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House May 8, 2025

HR 3270: Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025

HR 3270, the Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025, aims to strengthen the pipeline of air traffic controllers by improving training programs and retention. It provides $20 million annually (2026-2031) for colleges to develop specialized curricula and equipment through the Enhanced-Collegiate Training Initiative program, allowing graduates to be hired noncompetitively as controllers. The bill also establishes a committee to modernize training curricula and the Air Traffic Skills Assessment exam, while creating retention bonuses for certified controllers and mental health training for medical examiners. These changes directly affect colleges offering air traffic control programs, prospective controllers, and current FAA air traffic controllers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $20M annually (2026-2031) for air traffic controller training programs, directly funding workforce development under state budget priorities.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds $20M annually for colleges to develop specialized curricula and equipment, directly supporting higher education workforce training initiatives.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds specialized training programs and noncompetitive hiring for air traffic controllers, strengthening workforce development and retention within employment standards.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $20M annually for air traffic controller training programs, directly strengthening aviation workforce infrastructure within transportation sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Testing & Assessment Workforce Development Airports

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in committee · United States · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 6394: Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025

HR 6394, the Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025, provides federal grants to fund midwifery education programs at accredited colleges and universities. It allocates $15 million annually for general midwifery schools (50% for student support, 25% for program expansion, 25% for clinical supervisors) and $20 million annually for nurse-midwifery programs with similar funding splits. Priority is given to institutions serving rural areas, economically disadvantaged communities, and health professional shortage areas. The bill directly affects midwifery and nurse-midwifery education programs, excluding those within nursing schools, to expand training capacity.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds midwifery education programs at colleges/universities with dedicated grants, directly advancing higher education access and funding as defined in the topic.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $35M annually for midwifery education programs to expand maternal healthcare access in rural and disadvantaged communities, directly funding healthcare workforce development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 18, 2025

HR 1434: Strengthening Communities through Summer Employment Act

HR 1434 authorizes $200 million to $240 million annually (2026-2030) to fund summer youth employment programs for participants under 25, primarily targeting high-unemployment and high-crime communities. It provides competitive grants to states, local governments, or nonprofits to create or expand programs that include subsidized jobs (minimum wage, 4+ weeks), mentoring, career counseling, and post-program support - aimed at improving high school graduation, college enrollment, employment, and reducing crime rates. The bill prioritizes programs serving underserved youth (including rural/suburban areas) and requires grantees to implement specific elements like job training, digital literacy, and employer matching. An Advisory Board oversees grant reviews, evaluates program impact, and maintains a database of outcomes to ensure evidence-based improvements.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds youth employment in high-crime communities to improve graduation rates and reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds summer programs with mentoring/counseling to improve high school graduation and college enrollment rates, directly advancing educational outcomes.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds summer youth employment with minimum wage, targets high-unemployment areas, and includes career support to improve employment outcomes and graduation rates, directly advancing labor & employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education Child Labor Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Mar 14, 2025

HR 2094: HELPER Act of 2025

Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder Act of 2025 or the HELPER Act of 2025 This bill establishes a program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide mortgage assistance to law enforcement officers, elementary and secondary school teachers, firefighters, or other first responders. Specifically, these individuals may be eligible for a first-time mortgage on a primary family residence with no down payment. Instead, the mortgage is subject to a one-time, up-front mortgage insurance premium.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly provides mortgage assistance to elementary/secondary school teachers, supporting educators as a key beneficiary group.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides mortgage assistance with no down payment for teachers, first responders, and law enforcement, directly advancing affordable housing access for specific professions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Teachers Affordable Housing Homeownership Mortgages

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in committee · United States · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2664: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional uses of funds for grants to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities, and for other purposes.

HR 2664 amends the Higher Education Act to allow historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to use federal grant funds for specific arts, arts education, and cultural programs. The bill adds new provisions enabling HBCUs to provide financial aid to arts students, establish outreach programs for arts departments, offer comprehensive support services (like mentorship and career advising), maintain Black art collections, and create paid internships through partnerships with arts organizations. It also authorizes HBCUs to partner with the National Endowment for the Arts to carry out these activities. This amendment directly affects HBCUs by expanding allowable grant uses to address historical underfunding and strengthen arts education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly expands HBCU funding for arts education, student support services, and cultural programs under Higher Education Act, directly advancing educational access and institutional support.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 2, 2025

S 1266: Youth Mental Health Research Act

This bill establishes a new federal research initiative at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to coordinate youth mental health studies. Led by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), it requires collaboration with two other NIH institutes to focus on two key areas: building community resilience to support at-risk youth, and improving mental health interventions in settings where youth live, learn, and work. The bill authorizes $100 million annually from 2025 through 2030 specifically for this initiative. It directly affects NIH research programs and aims to advance practical, community-focused mental health solutions for young people.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill targets youth mental health interventions in learning environments, enhancing student well-being programs aligned with educational settings.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes $100M annually for NIH youth mental health research, directly advancing mental health services through improved interventions and community resilience programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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