Education

in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1335: MSD Act

The MSD Act requires all public, private, and parochial elementary and secondary schools receiving federal education funding to develop emergency response plans and notify parents during covered emergencies like active shooters, bomb threats, natural disasters, or weapons incidents. It directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to form a committee to create standards for reinforced school doors and issue a final rule requiring door modifications within six months of a congressional report. The law allocates $100 million from the Homeland Security Grant Program to fund these door installations over ten years. This bill directly affects schools receiving federal education funds by mandating specific safety protocols and infrastructure changes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates emergency response plans and reinforced door standards for school safety, protecting students and infrastructure per bill's requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 4, 2025

S 1957: No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act

S 1957, the "No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act," repeals five specific executive orders that the bill identifies as harming LGBTQI+ rights. It prohibits federal funding for implementing or enforcing those orders, which include policies restricting transgender healthcare, military service, school sports participation, and requiring schools to deny transgender identities. The bill directly affects LGBTQI+ individuals by reversing discriminatory executive actions in key areas like employment, education, healthcare, and military service. It does not create new policies but formally nullifies existing executive actions through legislative repeal and funding restrictions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill reverses executive orders restricting transgender school sports participation and denying transgender identities in schools, directly protecting LGBTQ+ student access and inclusion in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects transgender healthcare access by repealing executive orders that restricted it, thereby supporting patient rights and healthcare services.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2682: STOP Bullying Act

HR 2682, the STOP Bullying Act, requires each state to establish a state anti-bullying task force using federal grants. The task force must study bullying in K-12 schools, including policies, education efforts, and bullying-related violence or self-harm, and include specific members like teachers, students, parents, psychologists, and LGBTQ+ advocates. States must submit a public report with findings, recommendations for legislation or actions, and best practices for addressing bullying within one year. This bill directly affects all public K-12 schools and students across the country, particularly focusing on reducing bullying against marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ students, Jewish students, and students with disabilities. The law creates a structured process for states to develop evidence-based anti-bullying strategies but does not provide direct funding for school programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires states to establish anti-bullying task forces in K-12 schools, study policies, and report findings to improve school safety and student well-being.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill includes psychologists and LGBTQ+ advocates in anti-bullying task forces, addressing mental health and psychological well-being in schools.65% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety Student Health

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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 27, 2025

HR 2447: New Collar Jobs Act of 2025

The New Collar Jobs Act of 2025 creates tax credits for employers who fund cybersecurity training for staff, covering up to $5,000 per employee annually. It also offers student loan forgiveness of up to $25,000 for cybersecurity workers employed in economically distressed areas for 36 consecutive months. The bill expands CyberCorps scholarships for cybersecurity education and increases funding for cybersecurity programs at colleges. These provisions directly affect employers, cybersecurity workers, and educational institutions seeking to address workforce shortages in critical security roles.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits for employer cybersecurity training and increases funding for cybersecurity programs, advancing workforce development through fiscal incentives.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands CyberCorps scholarships and increases funding for cybersecurity programs at colleges, directly advancing higher education access and career pathways in cybersecurity.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax credits for employer training, student loan forgiveness ($25k), and cybersecurity scholarship funding, directly advancing worker opportunities and financial support in employment.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax credits for cybersecurity training, student loan forgiveness for cybersecurity workers, and expands CyberCorps scholarships to strengthen cybersecurity workforce development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Student Financial Aid Cybersecurity

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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 · Senate Mar 6, 2025

S 906: Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act

S 906 establishes a federal pilot program to fund peer-led mental health support in secondary schools (grades 6-12). States and tribes can apply for competitive grants to implement evidence-based programs where trained student peers help classmates navigate mental health challenges, with oversight by school counselors. The program requires measuring participation rates, mental health outcomes, and connections to professional care, and mandates an evaluation report to Congress. The pilot will run until September 30, 2029, with funds limited to existing mental health programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds peer-led mental health programs in secondary schools, enhancing student support services within educational settings.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds peer-led mental health programs in schools, directly advancing mental health support services per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health

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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 3267: PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act

This bill amends the Higher Education Act to clarify eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). It corrects a technical wording error in the law that previously required borrowers to be *currently employed* in public service at the time of application. The change specifies that borrowers only need to have *completed* 10 years (120 payments) of qualifying public service employment to qualify. This directly affects federal student loan borrowers working in government or nonprofit roles who were previously disqualified due to the outdated wording. The amendment removes a barrier preventing eligible borrowers from receiving loan forgiveness they earned.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies PSLF eligibility for higher education borrowers, reducing financial barriers to public service careers and advancing access to higher education opportunities.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill clarifies PSLF eligibility, protecting workers in public service from technical barriers to loan forgiveness, supporting financial stability for public sector employees.85% confidence

Sub-Topics 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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