Education

in committee · United States · House Feb 18, 2025

HR 1409: College Thriving Act

HR 1409, the College Thriving Act, authorizes $50 million in grants to fund "skills-for-success" courses for first-year college students at eligible institutions. The bill requires participating colleges to develop non-graded, low-student-to-teacher courses covering mental wellbeing, time management, conflict resolution, and campus resource connections - available to all first-year students at the start of their enrollment. Grants are awarded competitively, with priority to schools where at least half of students qualify for Pell Grants, and must be used over a 5-year period across four phases: course development (year 1), pilot testing (year 2), and full implementation with ongoing evaluation (years 3-5). The program mandates annual reporting on course implementation and outcomes to the Department of Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes $50M grants for mandatory first-year student success courses, funding new educational programs to enhance wellbeing and resource access in higher education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $50M for mental wellbeing courses and campus resource connections, directly supporting mental health services for college students.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Teachers

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 18, 2025

S 2892: Jumpstart on College Act

The Jumpstart on College Act would provide $250 million annually for six years to expand early college high schools and dual enrollment programs, with a focus on serving low-income students and underrepresented groups. It creates two grant programs: one for partnerships between institutions of higher education and local schools, and another for states to develop statewide strategies for program expansion. Recipients must serve at least 51% low-income students, provide matching funds (ranging from 20-50% of grant amounts), and collect data on student outcomes. States must identify barriers to program access and update high school diploma requirements to align with college readiness standards. The law requires annual reporting on program effectiveness, including disaggregated data for different student populations to track progress toward postsecondary credential completion.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $250M annually to expand early college/higher education access for low-income students, directly funding educational pathways and increasing K-12/higher ed opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · Senate May 22, 2025

S 1863: VALOR Act of 2025

The VALOR Act of 2025 modifies the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program to better support military service members and veterans with federal student loans. It directly affects borrowers who served in covered active duty, including National Guard members and the NOAA commissioned corps, during their loan repayment period. Key provisions count deferred or forbearance payments made while serving as qualifying payments, waive the standard 10-year full-time public service requirement if the borrower completed 10 years of active duty during the loan term, and allow borrowers to receive forgiveness regardless of when they enrolled in PSLF.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnhances higher education access for veterans by waiving PSLF requirements and counting military service as qualifying loan payments.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransModifies PSLF to count military service time as qualifying payments and waive requirements for veterans, directly expanding financial benefits for veterans with student loans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SRES 132: A resolution designating March 24, 2025, as "National Women of Color in Tech Day".

SRES 132 is a Senate resolution designating March 24, 2025, as "National Women of Color in Tech Day." It recognizes the contributions of women of color in technology and highlights ongoing challenges they face in the tech industry, including underrepresentation and systemic barriers. The resolution urges public observance of the day, commits the Senate to supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives in tech, and calls for strengthening STEM education access through partnerships with minority-serving institutions. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of diversity's importance in the tech workforce.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly calls for strengthening STEM education access through partnerships with minority-serving organizations, supporting educational access for underrepresented groups in tech.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes diversity in tech workforce and STEM education access, aligning with digital equity goals in technology policy.80% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7232: AID Act

HR 7232, the AID Act, creates a new student loan allowance for parents with federal student debt to reduce their reported income for financial aid calculations. It applies to single parents with debt under $200,000 adjusted gross income (AGI) or married parents with combined debt under $400,000 AGI, capping the allowance at $4,000 or 15% of their total federal student loan balance. The allowance, effective for the 2027-2028 academic year and adjusted annually using the Consumer Price Index, subtracts from parents' income when calculating aid eligibility. This directly affects parents seeking federal student aid for dependent children, specifically modifying how their student debt is factored into aid calculations under the Higher Education Act.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enhances higher education access by reducing parental income impact on financial aid, making college more affordable for families with student debt.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 29, 2025

S 299: Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2025

The Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2025 creates a federal grant program to fund structured mentoring initiatives for eligible youth. It authorizes competitive grants to community-based organizations and partnerships that provide mentoring programs designed to help youth develop cognitive and social-emotional skills, prepare for high school success, and transition to postsecondary education or employment. Programs must serve youth from underserved communities, include trauma-informed mentor training, coordinate with local schools and employers, and report annually on outcomes like academic achievement, employment, and social-emotional development. The bill also requires a study on effective mentoring practices to inform future program design.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds mentoring programs for at-risk youth to prevent justice system involvement, aligning with reform goals of reducing recidivism through early intervention and trauma-informed support.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates federal grants for mentoring programs targeting underserved youth to develop skills, prepare for high school/postsecondary success, and improve educational access through funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds mentoring programs to help youth transition to employment, supporting workforce development and job readiness for underserved communities.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2660: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt qualified student loan bonds from the volume cap and the alternative minimum tax.

HR 2660 exempts certain student loan bonds issued by state or local governments from two tax restrictions: the federal volume cap (which limits bond issuance) and the alternative minimum tax (AMT). This means states and localities can issue more of these bonds to fund student loans without hitting the volume cap limit or facing AMT calculations. The bill defines "qualified student loan bonds" as those meeting specific criteria under existing tax code, ensuring the exemption applies only to bonds directly supporting student lending. This change aims to make it easier for governments to finance student loan programs by reducing tax barriers for the bonds they issue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts student loan bonds from tax restrictions, enabling states to issue more bonds for education funding without volume cap/AMT limits, advancing public education finance.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts student loan bonds from tax caps, enabling increased state/local funding for higher education access and affordability through expanded bond issuance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Student Financial Aid

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passed · United States · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 610: Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to expand its VetSuccess on Campus program to have at least one location in every U.S. state. It mandates that each state must have at least one VA counselor dedicated to supporting veterans at participating colleges and universities, regardless of the number of veteran students. The VA must prioritize schools with the largest veteran student populations when placing new program locations. This directly affects veterans using education benefits at colleges and the VA counselors assigned to support them.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands VA counseling access at colleges for veterans, directly enhancing higher education access and support for student veterans.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands VA healthcare counseling access for veterans at colleges nationwide, directly improving healthcare support and mental health services for veteran students.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates VA expansion of VetSuccess on Campus to every state with dedicated counselors, directly advancing veteran education services and support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House May 7, 2025

HR 3262: NURSE Act

HR 3262, the NURSE Act, creates a federal grant program to help schools hire more registered school nurses, primarily targeting public elementary and secondary schools serving high-need communities. The bill prioritizes schools where at least 20% of students qualify for free/reduced-price lunches (indicating high poverty) or lack any nurse, with federal funds covering up to 75% of costs for hiring nurses. Eligible schools or consortia must demonstrate student health needs, such as chronic conditions or mental health support, and the program requires a report to Congress evaluating impacts on nurse staffing and student health outcomes. The grant program is authorized for fiscal years 2026-2030, aiming to address the current shortage where one-third of schools lack a school nurse.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates federal grants to fund school nurse hiring, increasing public service funding through government spending.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates federal grants to fund school nurse hiring in high-need K-12 schools, directly advancing student health access and educational support through targeted funding.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds school nurse hiring in high-need schools, expanding access to health services for students, directly aligning with healthcare funding and access indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds hiring of school nurses in high-need schools, directly supporting employment opportunities in healthcare sector through federal grants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Healthcare Workforce Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7117: Fast Track To and Through College Act

HR 7117, the Fast Track To and Through College Act, creates two pathways to accelerate college completion: "early college fast track pathways" that allow high school students to earn college credit through advanced coursework (like AP, IB, or dual enrollment), and "early high school graduation fast track pathways" that provide scholarships for students who graduate early without needing remedial college courses. The bill requires states to develop statewide policies and credit transfer agreements to align high school and college requirements, with competitive grants to help states implement these pathways. It also allows eligible high school students in these pathways to receive Federal Pell Grants while still in high school, with a waiver of the usual 12-semester Pell Grant cap. The bill aims to reduce college costs, improve credit transfer, and increase college completion rates, particularly for first-generation college students and other historically underrepresented groups.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates early college credit pathways and scholarships to accelerate college completion, expanding access and reducing remedial coursework requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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