Education

in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1090: Truth in Tuition Act of 2025

HR 1090, the Truth in Tuition Act of 2025, requires colleges and universities receiving federal financial aid to provide clearer tuition cost information to students. Specifically, institutions must offer either a multi-year tuition and fee schedule or a single-year schedule plus a nonbinding estimate of total costs after financial aid for the full program duration, showing year-by-year costs. The bill mandates that estimates include historical accuracy data on past projections versus actual costs. This applies directly to students enrolling in undergraduate or graduate programs at participating institutions, aiming to improve cost transparency for financial planning.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires transparent tuition cost disclosure for federal aid recipients, improving student financial decision-making and access to higher education.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2026

HRES 1064: Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2026, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".

HRES 1064 is a symbolic resolution designating February 16, 2026, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day" to honor historical contributions by Black aviation pioneers. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but requests the President issue a proclamation encouraging nationwide recognition of these contributions, including through educational curriculum updates in schools and libraries. The resolution specifically highlights figures like Bessie Coleman, the Tuskegee Airmen, and Katherine Johnson, and urges support for greater diversity in aviation careers. This designation directly celebrates past achievements and aims to inspire future opportunities for Black professionals in aviation, without mandating any specific actions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationResolution explicitly requests curriculum updates in schools to honor aviation pioneers, aligning with educational content enhancement.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 17, 2025

SRES 563: A resolution affirming that the Federal Government should support school district investment in clean school buses.

SRES 563 is a non-binding Senate resolution affirming that the federal government should support school districts in replacing diesel school buses with cleaner alternatives like electric models. It highlights that diesel exhaust - harmful pollutants linked to asthma, missed school days, and long-term health risks for children - directly affects over 30% of U.S. students who ride school buses. The resolution cites bipartisan past efforts, including funding in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to support this transition but does not create new funding or mandates. It serves as a statement of policy preference, not a legislative action.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill advocates federal funding for cleaner school buses, directly improving school infrastructure and student health (reducing asthma/absenteeism), aligning with education infrastructure and access indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes replacing diesel buses with electric models, advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence for school transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes electric school buses to reduce diesel emissions (harmful pollutants linked to health issues), directly advancing pollution control and clean energy adoption in environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directly links diesel exhaust to asthma and health risks for students, advocating cleaner buses to protect public health, aligning with healthcare protection goals.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly affirms federal support for replacing diesel school buses with clean alternatives, promoting sustainable transportation and reducing emissions in school bus fleets.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Student Health Electric Vehicles Air Quality Electric Vehicles

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in committee · United States · Senate May 5, 2025

S 1590: Aviation Workforce Development Act

This bill expands the use of 529 college savings plans to cover tuition and related costs for specific aviation training. It allows students to use 529 funds for qualified aviation maintenance courses at FAA-approved Part 147 schools and qualified commercial pilot courses at FAA-approved flight schools (Part 61 or Part 141). The change directly affects students pursuing careers as aircraft maintenance technicians or commercial pilots by making these training costs eligible for tax-advantaged savings. The provision amends the Internal Revenue Code to include these specific aviation programs under existing 529 plan rules, effective after the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax-advantaged 529 plan eligibility to aviation training, extending tax benefits for education costs without new state spending.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands 529 plan eligibility for aviation training, increasing access to tax-advantaged education funding for specific career pathways in higher education.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands 529 plans for aviation training, supporting workforce development in aviation - a critical transportation sub-sector, aligning with transportation workforce advancement indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Airports

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in committee · United States · Senate May 8, 2025

S 1683: PELL Act of 2025

This bill creates "Workforce Pell Grants" to support students in short-term, job-focused training programs instead of traditional degree programs. It directly affects students enrolled in state-approved programs lasting 8-15 weeks (150-600 hours) that lead to portable credentials in high-demand fields, not graduate degrees or programs exceeding 600 hours. Key provisions require programs to meet state-determined job placement (70%+ within 180 days), earnings standards (median earnings exceeding 150% of poverty line), and academic credit transferability. The program starts July 1, 2026, replacing standard Pell Grants for eligible short-term training while preventing double-benefits with other aid.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates new Pell Grants for short-term job-focused training programs, expanding higher education access and funding for non-traditional pathways with job placement/earnings requirements.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates grants for short-term job training requiring 70%+ job placement within 180 days and median earnings standards, directly advancing employment outcomes and worker earnings in high-demand fields.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Student Financial Aid Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Nov 19, 2025

HR 6134: STUDENT Act

HR 6134, the STUDENT Act, amends the Higher Education Act to require student loan lenders to provide clearer interest disclosures. It mandates that borrowers receive the total amount of interest they will pay over the life of their loan, calculated using the standard repayment plan based on their total outstanding principal. This change directly affects student loan borrowers by making long-term loan costs more transparent upfront. The key mechanism is adding this lifetime interest figure to existing disclosure forms required under Section 433(a).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires transparent loan interest disclosures for higher education borrowers, enhancing financial clarity and access to education.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Aug 29, 2025

HR 5065: Preventing Sexual Abuse of K–12 Students Act of 2025

HR 5065 requires all states receiving federal K-12 education funds to establish statewide policies for schools. It mandates that school districts develop clear codes of conduct defining acceptable and unacceptable behavior between staff and students, and between students themselves. The bill also requires all school staff to receive annual training on these codes, federal/state reporting requirements, Title IX protections, and sexual abuse prevention. This affects every public K-12 school in the U.S. through state education agencies, with funding provided through existing Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens child protection measures and establishes clear conduct codes, which supports criminal justice by preventing abuse and ensuring accountability in educational settings.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates school safety policies, staff training on abuse prevention, and Title IX protections, strengthening student safety in K-12 education environment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety Student Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 29, 2025

S 2494: Hire Student Veterans Act

The Hire Student Veterans Act expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to include veterans using educational benefits from the VA (like the GI Bill) or military programs while employed. Employers who hire these veterans can claim the tax credit, reducing their federal tax bill. The bill adjusts eligibility requirements to specifically cover veterans attending school with these benefits and modifies the minimum employment period for them. This change applies to veterans starting work after the bill becomes law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands Work Opportunity Tax Credit for employers hiring veterans with VA benefits, directly reducing federal tax burden. Provides tax relief via credit expansion.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access for veterans using GI Bill benefits by incentivizing employers to hire them while studying, directly supporting higher education access.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands tax credits for employers hiring veterans using VA benefits, promoting employment opportunities for this group.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands Work Opportunity Tax Credit for employers hiring veterans using VA educational benefits, directly supporting veteran employment and education transition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Military Families Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 3761: Student Loan Bond Expansion Act of 2026

S 3761, the Student Loan Bond Expansion Act of 2026, modifies federal tax rules to make it easier for states and local governments to issue bonds that fund student loans. The bill exempts "qualified student loan bonds" from two key restrictions: the annual limit on tax-exempt bond issuance (volume cap) and the alternative minimum tax calculation. This change allows more such bonds to be issued without triggering these tax rules, directly benefiting state or local entities that issue these bonds to support student loan programs. The law applies to bonds issued after the bill's enactment date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts student loan bonds from tax restrictions, enabling states to issue more tax-exempt bonds for education funding, directly expanding fiscal tools for public services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables state/local bonds for student loans, expanding higher education access through tax-exempt bond mechanisms.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 4, 2026

S 2511: College Transparency Act

The College Transparency Act establishes a federal data system to collect and analyze student-level information about college enrollment, costs, completion rates, and post-graduation outcomes. The National Center for Education Statistics must develop this system within 4 years, collecting data on student demographics, program of study, financial aid, and earnings while prohibiting sensitive information like health data or citizenship status. The system will provide public, aggregated data through an online tool that allows students and families to compare institutions and make informed education decisions. The bill repeals a previous prohibition on such a data system and amends requirements for colleges to submit data, aiming to reduce reporting burdens while improving transparency. It includes privacy protections, an advisory committee with diverse representation, and prohibits using the data for federal rankings or to limit student services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes federal data system for college transparency, aiding student decision-making and accountability in higher education.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits collecting sensitive data (health, citizenship) in a federal data system, protecting data privacy as a key technology policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Tags Data Reporting Government Transparency

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