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H. R. 8915 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the expenses treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts to include additional elementary and secondary school expenses and certain postsecondary credentialing expenses.
December 24, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,472
The H.R. 8915, known as the “Education and Workforce Freedom Act,” aims to modify the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It allows 529 education savings accounts to cover a broader range of expenses as qualified higher education expenses. These include costs related to elementary...
Simple Explanation
The Education and Workforce Freedom Act is a rule that would let families use their 529 education savings accounts to pay for more school things, like books and special classes, whether you're in elementary school, high school, or learning new skills in college.
H. R. 9857 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education, as a condition of participation in programs under title IV of such Act, to establish a policy to award posthumous degrees to certain deceased students, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:456
H. R. 9857, known as "Mel’s Law," aims to modify the Higher Education Act of 1965 by requiring colleges and universities to have a policy in place for awarding degrees to students who have passed away before finishing their studies. To receive the degree after death, the...
Simple Explanation
Mel’s Law wants colleges to give a special diploma to students who have died before they could finish school, but only if they were doing well in their classes.
S. 4115 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit graduate medical schools from receiving Federal financial assistance if such schools adopt certain policies and requirements relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,726
The bill, titled the Embracing anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education Act (EDUCATE Act), seeks to change the Higher Education Act of 1965. It aims to prevent graduate medical schools from receiving federal financial aid if they enforce...
Simple Explanation
The EDUCATE Act is a new rule that tries to stop medical schools from getting government money if they have rules about being fair to everyone, like having different skin colors or backgrounds. It says schools can't make people agree with certain ideas about fairness and should not treat anyone worse because of who they are.
H. RES. 1455 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3724) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit recognized accrediting agencies and associations from requiring, encouraging, or coercing institutions of higher education to meet any political litmus test or violate any right protected by the Constitution as a condition of accreditation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4790) to amend the Federal securities laws with respect to the materiality of disclosure requirements, to establish the Public Company Advisory Committee, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5179) to require the maintenance of the country of origin markings for imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5339) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5717) to provide that sanctuary jurisdictions that provide benefits to aliens who are present in the United States without lawful status under the immigration laws are ineligible for Federal funds intended to benefit such aliens; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7909) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed sex offenses or domestic violence are inadmissible and deportable; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 136) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles”.
September 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,892
The resolution, H. RES. 1455, sets out the rules for discussing and debating several bills in the House of Representatives. It includes provisions for debates and amendments to bills related to higher education accreditation, federal securities laws, country of origin...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1455 is a plan from the U.S. House of Representatives to talk about some rules for schools, money, and immigration. It makes sure everyone knows how long they can talk about these things and decides who gets to make changes to the rules.
S. 5262 — To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding access to birth centers and exploring more effective payment models for birth center care, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,070
The BABIES Act aims to improve maternity care in the United States by expanding access to birth centers and testing better payment models for these services under Medicaid. It proposes grants for birth centers in underserved areas to help with start-up and expansion costs....
Simple Explanation
The BABIES Act is a plan to help moms and babies by making more places where babies can be born. It gives money to these places to start or grow, especially in areas that need them, and tries new ways to pay for these services to make care better for everyone.
H. R. 7725 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit graduate medical schools from receiving Federal financial assistance if such schools adopt certain policies and requirements relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,837
H.R. 7725 proposes changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prevent graduate medical schools from receiving federal financial aid if they implement certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. This bill forbids schools from requiring or incentivizing DEI...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that if a medical school teaches certain ideas about fairness and history that some people don't like, they won't get money help from the government. It also says schools can't make students or teachers write about these ideas to get in or have jobs, but they can still teach how to care for different kinds of people.
H. R. 10393 — To establish a grant program for certain State and local forensic activities, and for other purposes.
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December 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,091
H.R. 10393, titled the "Carla Walker Act," aims to create a grant program to enhance forensic activities at the state and local levels. It focuses on improving DNA analysis capabilities and purchasing necessary forensic equipment. The bill authorizes the Attorney General to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10393, known as the "Carla Walker Act," is a plan to help police and other groups buy tools to solve crimes using DNA. It gives money to local communities to do more tests, but also has rules about how the money can be used and who can use it.
H. R. 3724 — An Act To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit recognized accrediting agencies and associations from requiring, encouraging, or coercing institutions of higher education to meet any political litmus test or violate any right protected by the Constitution as a condition of accreditation.
September 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:7,178
H. R. 3724, also known as the "End Woke Higher Education Act," aims to change the Higher Education Act of 1965 so that accrediting agencies can't force or persuade colleges to follow political ideologies as a requirement for accreditation. The bill also ensures colleges must disclose their...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that schools can't be told to follow certain political ideas to stay approved, and it makes sure everyone can speak freely and not be treated differently because of their beliefs.
S. 5456 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize rural residency planning and development grant programs, and for other purposes.
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December 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:998
The bill S. 5456, titled the “Rural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2024,” seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act. It aims to establish grant programs that support the creation and technical assistance of rural residency programs for training physicians to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help doctors learn and work in the countryside by giving money to make special teaching programs. It sets aside $15 million every year for five years to make sure there are enough doctors where they're needed most.
S. 4415 — To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a medical readiness program in the Indo-Pacific region, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,468
S. 4415 requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a medical readiness program in the Indo-Pacific region by January 1, 2027. The program aims to improve medical care for military personnel during peacetime and wartime by collaborating with partner nations. It includes...
Simple Explanation
The bill says the military wants to make sure their doctors are ready to help in the Indo-Pacific area by 2027, so they will work with other countries there to prepare. This means they will check how good hospitals are, make it easier to take sick or hurt people to the hospital, and make sure everyone knows what to do if someone needs help.
H. R. 3724 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit recognized accrediting agencies and associations from requiring, encouraging, or coercing institutions of higher education to meet any political litmus test or violate any right protected by the Constitution as a condition of accreditation.
April 23, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,031
H.R. 3724, titled the "Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023," aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill seeks to ensure that accrediting agencies for colleges and universities do not require these institutions to endorse specific political,...
Simple Explanation
In simple terms, the bill makes sure that colleges and universities don’t have to choose sides or take certain beliefs to get approved, and it also allows them to keep their religious rules.
H. R. 3724 — An Act To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit recognized accrediting agencies and associations from requiring, encouraging, or coercing institutions of higher education to meet any political litmus test or violate any right protected by the Constitution as a condition of accreditation.
September 23, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:7,127
H. R. 3724 is a bill titled the "End Woke Higher Education Act" that aims to modify the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill prohibits accrediting agencies from imposing political litmus tests or violating constitutional rights as a condition for accreditation of higher...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule that says schools can't force students or teachers to pick a side in politics or break the law just to stay open, and it makes sure everyone can speak freely and play fair on school grounds. If someone breaks these rules, people can tell on them or take them to court.

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