Education (Higher Education)

in committee · United States · House Aug 13, 2026

HR 10090: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on certain institutions of higher education that allow male participation in female intercollegiate athletic programs or events.

HR 10090 would impose a 10 percent excise tax on private colleges and universities that allow individuals defined as biologically male to participate in intercollegiate athletic programs designated for females. The bill defines sex strictly by biological reproductive systems, excluding state institutions from this requirement. To prevent the financial burden of the tax from being shifted to students, the legislation prohibits affected schools from raising tuition or mandatory fees as a result of the liability. These provisions would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationImposes a financial penalty (excise tax) on higher education institutions based on their athletic policies, restricting institutional autonomy and increasing costs.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 27, 2026

S 4665: BANNED in Latin America Act

The BANNED in Latin America Act requires the Secretary of State to create a plan within 180 days to counter Iranian and Hezbollah influence in the region. This strategy must outline steps to limit Iranian cultural centers, restrict the travel of Iranian agents, and boost intelligence efforts to monitor these groups' networks. It also calls for actions to shut down specific media platforms like HispanTV and Al Mayadeen Español, as well as designating Iran's Al Mustafa International University network as a terrorist entity. The final report will be submitted to Congress and can include a classified section with sensitive details.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill seeks to shut down media platforms and restrict Iranian cultural centers, which limits educational access and resources for students in the region.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 9123: Espionage Prevention Act

The Espionage Prevention Act restricts U.S. intelligence community funding for colleges and universities that maintain relationships with specific Chinese entities, such as Confucius Institutes or universities involved in military-civil fusion. To comply with this rule, affected institutions must terminate their contracts, agreements, or donations with these listed organizations to regain eligibility for federal intelligence funds. The law allows the Director of National Intelligence to grant temporary waivers if a university demonstrates strong security safeguards or proves the relationship serves U.S. national security interests. Additionally, the bill requires the intelligence director to provide technical assistance to schools for compliance and submit annual reports to Congress on how the restrictions are being implemented.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts federal funding for universities with specific international ties, limiting financial resources and academic partnerships.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House Apr 28, 2026

HR 8558: To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to require each institution of higher education to certify as part of an application for a research and development award that such institution does not operate certain branch campuses, and for other purposes.

This bill requires U.S. universities seeking federal research funding to certify that they do not operate permanent branch campuses in specific countries, including China, Russia, Iran, and others. The legislation defines a branch campus as a separate location that offers degree programs and has its own faculty and administrative control. If a university operates such a campus in a listed nation, it would be ineligible to receive federal research awards. The list of restricted countries also allows the Secretary of State to add additional nations as appropriate.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts federal research funding for universities operating branch campuses in specific countries, limiting academic access and collaboration.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 28, 2026

S 4423: A bill to amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to require each institution of higher education to certify as part of an application for a research and development award that such institution does not operate certain branch campuses, and for other purposes.

This legislation requires institutions of higher education applying for federal research and development awards to certify they do not operate branch campuses in specific foreign countries. Federal research agencies must include this certification requirement in their application process. The bill lists prohibited nations including Venezuela, North Korea, Iran, China, Cuba, Turkey, Russia, and Qatar, with the option for the Secretary of State to add others. A branch campus is defined as a permanent, geographically separate unit that offers degree programs and maintains its own faculty and budget.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts higher education access by prohibiting branch campuses in specific nations, limiting educational opportunities for students in those regions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House Apr 22, 2026

HR 8445: Stop DEI Act

The Stop DEI Act proposes to prohibit federal funding for institutions of higher education. Specifically, it states that colleges and universities would be ineligible for funds from federal education programs. This ineligibility would occur if an institution considers an individual's race, sex, ethnicity, color, or national origin in ways that violate existing civil rights laws. The bill's aim is to prevent federal funds from being used by institutions whose practices related to these characteristics are deemed to be in violation of those laws.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill prohibits federal funding for higher education institutions based on DEI practices, directly restricting educational funding and limiting institutional programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · United States · House May 8, 2025

HR 881: DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

HR 881, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act, restricts Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding for colleges and universities that maintain relationships with China-funded Confucius Institutes or specific Chinese entities deemed "of concern." It prohibits DHS funding for institutions with ties to Confucius Institutes, the Thousand Talents Program, or Chinese universities involved in military-civil fusion, defense work, Uyghur persecution, election interference, or other activities listed in the bill. Institutions must terminate such relationships within one year of enactment to regain eligibility for DHS funds. The bill requires the DHS Secretary to report to Congress on any institutions violating this funding restriction. (3 sentences)

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts DHS funding for institutions with Confucius Institute ties, limiting educational access and resources for affected colleges and universities85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts DHS funding for institutions with ties to Chinese tech entities, limiting access to educational technology resources and potentially reducing cybersecurity collaboration with international partners.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2025

HR 422: No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act

HR 422, the "No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act," limits how federal research funds can cover indirect costs (like administrative expenses) at universities with large endowments. It prohibits institutions with endowments over $5 billion from using any federal research funds for indirect costs, caps indirect costs at 8% for those with $2-5 billion in endowments, and sets a 15% cap for all other institutions. The bill requires annual collection of endowment data by the National Center for Education Statistics and mandates public reporting of how indirect costs are used. It directly affects research funding for the wealthiest universities, reducing federal support for their administrative operations. The policy applies to new federal research awards starting one year after enactment.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts federal research funding allocations to universities with large endowments, limiting indirect cost coverage and reducing government spending flexibility.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts federal research funding for universities with large endowments, limiting indirect cost allocations and potentially reducing research capacity at higher education institutions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 11, 2025

S 936: WEST Act of 2025

This bill imposes a 6% annual tax on the total value of endowments exceeding $11.9 billion for most private universities (or $10.5 billion for state-operated colleges), effective for 2025 taxable years. It directly affects large non-religious private universities meeting these asset thresholds, excluding religious institutions and assets used for their core educational purposes. The tax applies to the end-of-year value of endowment assets not directly supporting the institution's exempt educational mission. This is a direct tax change with no mention of funding allocation or policy outcomes in the bill text.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 6% tax on large university endowments, generating new state revenue to fund public priorities, aligning with fiscal responsibility and budget management.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationImposes tax on large university endowments, reducing funds available for educational programs and operations, aligning with defunding indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House Mar 21, 2025

HR 2272: FAFSA Act of 2025

HR 2272, titled the "FAFSA Act of 2025" (though unrelated to the FAFSA application), would terminate federal student aid eligibility for individuals convicted of specific violent offenses. It directly affects students convicted of assault against police officers or certain riot-related crimes (like inciting violence or participating in riots), requiring them to repay any grants received under the Higher Education Act and converting those grants into unsubsidized loans. Key provisions include automatic loss of future aid, repayment of past grants as loans, and exclusion from all loan forgiveness or discharge programs. The bill takes effect for the first aid year after its enactment, impacting only those with convictions meeting its defined criteria.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts federal student aid access for individuals convicted of violent offenses, limiting educational access for a specific group under higher education funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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