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Search Results: keywords:"educational institutions"

S. 5161 — To amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance on the ground of religion, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for rigorous enforcement of prohibitions against discrimination by institutions of higher education on the basis of antisemitism, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,975
The bill S. 5161, also known as the "Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act of 2024," aims to enhance anti-discrimination protections in educational programs by amending the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include religious discrimination as grounds for violation. It...
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The bill wants to make sure that schools and colleges that get help from the government treat everyone fairly, and it especially wants to stop people from being mean to Jewish students. It also promises that churches and religious groups don't have to follow the same rules, but it makes sure everyone can still say what they want.
H. R. 1767 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that educational assistance paid under Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs to an individual who pursued a program or course of education that was suspended or terminated for certain reasons shall not be charged against the entitlement of the individual, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,338
H. R. 1767, titled the "Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act," aims to protect educational benefits for veterans. The bill amends title 38 of the United States Code to ensure that educational benefits paid under the Department of Veterans Affairs programs are not charged...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1767 is a bill to help veterans keep their school benefits if their classes get stopped for unfair reasons, and it makes schools give back money if they break certain rules, but it doesn't explain some important details clearly.
S. 3911 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the methods by which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs conducts oversight of certain educational institutions, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:707
S. 3911 aims to strengthen the oversight of educational institutions by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill mandates that these institutions promptly report certain actions or events to the State approving agency or the Secretary. It introduces additional reporting requirements for...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure schools do a better job reporting problems to the people in charge of helping veterans with their education. It also wants to create a special list to check how well these schools are doing within a set time.
S. RES. 755 — Designating June 2024 as National Cybersecurity Education Month.
July 09, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:207
The resolution S. RES. 755 designates June 2024 as National Cybersecurity Education Month. It aims to address the shortage of skilled workers in cybersecurity by promoting education and awareness across the United States. The resolution encourages educational institutions to enhance their...
Simple Explanation
In June 2024, the government wants everyone to learn more about keeping computers and information safe, so they are making it a special month to focus on teaching people about cybersecurity everywhere.
H. RES. 1497 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 27, 2024, as National Hazing Awareness Week.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:206
H. RES. 1497, introduced in the House of Representatives, expresses support for the designation of September 23 to September 27, 2024, as "National Hazing Awareness Week." The resolution highlights the serious issue of hazing in educational institutions, noting that it can...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1497 is a special idea from Congress to have a week called "National Hazing Awareness Week" from September 23 to September 27, 2024. During this week, everyone is reminded that hazing is harmful and that it's important to learn how to stop it in schools and other places.
H. R. 7644 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reauthorize the Federal work-study program, and for other purposes.
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March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:9,665
The bill, titled the “Opportunities for Success Act of 2024,” aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reauthorize and improve the Federal work-study program in the United States. It proposes increased funding, introduces new ways to allocate funds, and emphasizes work-based learning...
Simple Explanation
The "Opportunities for Success Act of 2024" wants to provide more money for college students to work while they study and help them get jobs that match their learning. It also wants to make sure students who need extra help get more chances to work, and it checks how happy students are with their work-study jobs.
H. R. 8731 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for comprehensive student achievement information.
June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:962
H.R. 8731, known as the “Time for Completion Act,” proposes changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide more detailed information about how long students take to complete their degrees. The bill mandates that colleges and universities disclose specific percentages...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8731 is a plan to make schools tell us how long their students take to finish their studies, so kids and parents can pick schools that fit them best.
H. R. 8932 — To establish an earlier application processing cycle for the FAFSA.
July 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:195
H. R. 8932, known as the "FAFSA Deadline Act," aims to modify the submission timeline for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The bill proposes changing the current deadline from January 1 to October 1 of the year before a student's planned enrollment,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8932 wants to make students turn in their FAFSA forms earlier, by October 1 instead of January 1, so that they can find out about financial aid sooner for college.
H. R. 9689 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,063
H. R. 9689 seeks to modify the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to introduce a cybersecurity internship program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The program is designed for U.S. citizens who are at least 16 years old and are attending secondary schools,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9689 wants to start a new program where students can do special jobs about computers at a big government place that keeps everyone safe. The students get paid to learn while they help out, and the people in charge have to let everyone know how it's going every year.
S. 4320 — To provide for the establishment of the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee.
May 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,766
S. 4320 proposes the creation of the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee within six months after the bill’s enactment. This committee aims to provide guidance on improving recruitment, training, employment, and career advancement opportunities for women in the aviation...
Simple Explanation
S. 4320 is a plan to create a special team that helps more women get jobs, training, and grow in airplane-related careers, but it needs to figure out where the money will come from and how to choose team members fairly.
H. R. 9213 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the rate of the excise tax based on investment income of private colleges and universities and to broaden the definition of applicable educational institution by lowering the threshold with respect to aggregate fair market value per student, and for other purposes.
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July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:305
H. R. 9213, also known as the “Endowment Accountability Act,” seeks to change the Internal Revenue Code by increasing the excise tax rate on investment income of private colleges and universities from 1.4% to 10%. It also aims to broaden the definition of which educational...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make private colleges pay a lot more money on the profit they earn from their savings, by raising the tax from 1.4% to 10%, and include more schools in this rule by lowering the money each student is counted to have from $500,000 to $200,000.
H. R. 1767 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that educational assistance paid under Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs to an individual who pursued a program or course of education that was suspended or terminated for certain reasons shall not be charged against the entitlement of the individual, and for other purposes.
May 01, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,292
H. R. 1767 aims to protect veterans who use educational benefits from being penalized if their program is stopped due to certain violations by the educational institution. If a school is found to have breached regulations, any educational assistance used by the veteran won't...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1767 says if a veteran's school does something wrong and the program they are in stops, the veteran doesn't lose any of their school benefits. Plus, the school might have to pay back any money it got from the veteran's benefits until the problem is fixed.
H. R. 7355 — To direct the Secretary of Education, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to award competitive grants to eligible partnerships to establish, expand, or support career and technical education programs of study in early childhood education.
February 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,280
The Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2024 aims to improve education opportunities in early childhood education by allowing the Secretary of Education, along with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to award grants to partnerships between educational...
Simple Explanation
The Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2024 is a plan where the government wants to give money to schools and other groups to help create or improve jobs and training programs for people who work with little kids. They want to make sure both cities and small towns have these programs, especially in places where there aren't enough people helping take care of young children.
S. 5197 — To establish a rule of construction regarding consent for disclosure of personally identifiable information under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:290
S. 5197, known as the “Student Voter Data Protection Act,” aims to protect student privacy under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. It clarifies that schools cannot share a student's personally identifiable information, such as directory details,...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, schools are told not to share students' personal information, like their names and addresses, without permission, especially when checking if they are voting. This helps keep students' details private and safe from being used without their consent.
S. RES. 528 — Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2024 as National Stalking Awareness Month.
January 23, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:273
S. RES. 528 is a resolution put forth by the U.S. Senate to designate January 2024 as "National Stalking Awareness Month." The resolution aims to raise awareness about stalking, highlight its impact on victims, and encourage preventative measures. It acknowledges the efforts...
Simple Explanation
In January 2024, people are being asked to learn more about stalking, which is when someone follows or harasses another person, to help keep everyone safe and support those who have been hurt by it. This is like a special month to say, "Let's all pay attention to this problem and find ways to stop it together!"
H. R. 1516 — An Act To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:748
H.R. 1516 proposes restrictions on Department of Homeland Security funding for colleges and universities that are connected to Confucius Institutes or certain Chinese entities. These entities are defined as those linked with activities like Chinese military efforts, defense...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1516 is a rule saying that colleges can't get special safety money if they work with certain Chinese groups. These rules are to help keep everyone safe, but some people worry they might accidentally stop good sharing projects too.
S. RES. 845 — Expressing support for the recognition of September 23, 2024, to September 29, 2024, as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:403
S. RES. 845 is a resolution introduced in the Senate by Ms. Hirono and several other senators. It expresses support for recognizing the week of September 23 to September 29, 2024, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Week." These institutions...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a special week where everyone celebrates schools that help Asian American and Pacific Islander students who might not have a lot of money or whose parents didn't go to college. This resolution says we should cheer for these schools and the students during one week in September 2024!
H. R. 9656 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure area career and technical education schools are eligible for mental health and substance use disorder service grants.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:484
H.R. 9656 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to allow area career and technical education schools to qualify for mental health and substance use disorder service grants. This change involves modifying language in the existing law to replace references to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9656 is a bill that wants to help more schools, like trade and technical schools, get money for programs that support students with mental health and addiction problems, just like colleges do.
S. 5031 — To promote a 21st century artificial intelligence workforce and to authorize the Secretary of Education to carry out a program to increase access to prekindergarten through grade 12 emerging and advanced technology education and upskill workers in the technology of the future.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,157
S. 5031, known as the “Workforce of the Future Act of 2024,” aims to build a modern workforce equipped with skills in artificial intelligence and technology. It instructs the Secretary of Education to enhance technology education from prekindergarten through high school and...
Simple Explanation
The Workforce of the Future Act of 2024 is about helping kids learn about new technology in school and helping adults get better at using technology for jobs. It sets aside money to give to schools and groups that train people for tech jobs but needs careful planning to make sure the money is shared fairly and used wisely.
H. R. 1516 — To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.
September 06, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:855
H. R. 1516 aims to stop Department of Homeland Security funds from going to colleges and universities that have partnerships with Confucius Institutes or certain Chinese organizations. These institutions must cut ties with these groups to regain eligibility for such funding....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1516 is a rule that says schools in the U.S. can't get money from the Department of Homeland Security if they work with certain Chinese groups or schools, like Confucius Institutes, unless they stop those partnerships.
H. R. 7033 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply a 6 percent excise tax on large endowments of certain private colleges and universities, and for other purposes.
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January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:564
H.R. 7033, known as the "Woke Endowment Security Tax Act of 2024" or the "WEST Act of 2024," proposes a change to the Internal Revenue Code that would apply a 6 percent excise tax on the large endowments of certain private colleges and universities. This tax would be...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7033 is like a special rule to make really big and rich private schools pay a little extra money, called a tax, if they have a lot of money saved up like over $12 billion, but only if they don't use that money for their main school activities.
S. 5321 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program, and for other purposes.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:967
S. 5321 proposes to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create a cybersecurity internship program at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This program aims to offer paid internships in cybersecurity to U.S. citizens who are at least 16 years old and enrolled in...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a program where young people in school can get paid to help protect computers at a government agency, but it needs to make sure there's enough money and that everyone gets a fair chance.
S. 3465 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply a 6 percent excise tax on large endowments of certain private colleges and universities, and for other purposes.
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December 12, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:566
The Woke Endowment Security Tax Act of 2023, or WEST Act of 2023, proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code to introduce a 6% excise tax on large endowments held by certain private colleges and universities. Specifically, this tax will apply to private...
Simple Explanation
The WEST Act of 2023 wants certain big colleges with lots of money saved up to pay a special tax of 6%, so they use their money to help students more. It's like a rule that says, "Hey, if your school is super rich, some of that money should go into helping everyone learn!"
H. R. 7831 — To impose a financial penalty on certain institutions of higher education with high percentages of students who default or make insufficient payments on Federal student loans, and for other purposes.
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March 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,840
H.R. 7831, titled the "Preventing Financial Exploitation in Higher Education Act," proposes financial penalties for certain large educational institutions with high student loan defaults, delinquencies, or underpayments. If these rates exceed specified levels, the institutions must pay a...
Simple Explanation
The "Preventing Financial Exploitation in Higher Education Act" is like a rule that says if big colleges have too many students who can't pay back their school loans, the colleges have to give some money back. It also says if those colleges make their tuition much more expensive, they have to pay more taxes.
H. R. 5914 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processes to approve programs of education for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
April 29, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,226
H.R. 5914, known as the “Veterans Education Transparency and Training Act” or the “VETT Act,” aims to improve how programs of education are approved for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ educational assistance programs. It mandates enhancements to the information provided to individuals...
Simple Explanation
The VETT Act is a plan to help veterans find and use the right schools for learning new skills or getting an education. It makes sure they get good information, like how websites can help show what schools offer, and it changes some rules for driving schools so they're fair and work well with other rules.
H. RES. 1441 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2024, as Patriot Week.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:312
H. RES. 1441 expresses support for making the week of September 11 through September 17, 2024, "Patriot Week," in the United States. The resolution emphasizes the importance of understanding the country's history, principles, and the contributions of significant figures like George Washington...
Simple Explanation
In H. RES. 1441, people in the United States want to spend a special week thinking about important parts of the country's history, like its heroes and special documents. This week is called "Patriot Week" and everyone is encouraged to join in learning and celebrating during this time.
S. 5234 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on certain investments of private colleges and universities.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,538
S. 5234 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by imposing an excise tax on certain investments made by private colleges and universities. The bill targets investments linked to entities listed on specific government-maintained lists, such as the Entity List and the...
Simple Explanation
S. 5234 is a new rule that wants to make some big schools pay extra money if they put their savings into companies the government doesn’t trust. They would have to pay a big fee when they buy these investments and give all the money they make from them to the government.
S. 3514 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the excise tax on net investment income of certain private colleges and universities.
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December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:281
S. 3514 proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, aiming to increase the excise tax on net investment income for certain private colleges and universities. Specifically, it targets those institutions that are not religious and have assets, excluding those...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants some big colleges that have lots of money, but aren't religious, to pay more taxes, raising the amount from a little bit (1.4%) to a big chunk (35%) of their extra money made from investments. This change would affect only those colleges with a LOT of extra money, over $10 billion, and is meant to start happening after the end of 2023.
H. R. 8661 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to educational assistance, and for other purposes.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:786
H.R. 8661, called the "Reforming Education for Veterans Act," seeks to improve educational help for veterans. The bill allows veterans to withdraw or take a leave from their education for service without penalty and make agreements to complete courses if they've finished at least half of...
Simple Explanation
The Reforming Education for Veterans Act wants to help veterans go to school by letting them pause their studies for service and easily return without problems, and it makes sure schools know quickly about any rule changes that affect veterans’ education.
H. R. 8438 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit qualified distributions from section 529 plans for certain transportation and parking expenses.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:346
H. R. 8438 proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow money from section 529 plans to be used for transportation and parking costs. These costs must be reasonable and related to attending an eligible educational institution, and must not exceed the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8438 is a bill that wants to make it okay for people to use special college savings money to pay for getting to school or an apprenticeship, like bus fare or parking, as long as the school agrees it's a reasonable amount.
H. R. 6987 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to strengthen student visa background checks and improve the monitoring of foreign students in the United States, and for other purposes.
January 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,577
The Student Visa Security Improvement Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance background checks and monitoring for foreign students in the U.S. by updating existing visa review processes, conducting interviews, and on-site reviews as needed. It mandates...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that students from other countries who come to study in the U.S. are safe by checking them more carefully and watching what they do while they're here. It also lets the government decide if schools are doing something wrong, so they can stop them from having foreign students.
S. 3762 — To prohibit certain discrimination against athletes on the basis of sex by State athletic associations, intercollegiate athletic associations, and covered institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.
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February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,091
The bill, titled the Fair Play for Women Act, aims to stop discrimination against athletes based on sex by state and intercollegiate athletic associations, as well as educational institutions. It highlights the importance of equal opportunities, treatment, and financial...
Simple Explanation
The Fair Play for Women Act is like a rulebook that makes sure girls in schools and colleges get fair chances and support to play sports, just like boys do. It wants everyone to follow the rules about fairness and can even give penalties if they don't.
S. RES. 815 — Designating the week beginning on September 9, 2024, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:289
S. RES. 815 aims to declare the week starting September 9, 2024, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week." Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) are colleges and universities with at least 25% of Hispanic students enrolled. These institutions play a crucial role in...
Simple Explanation
In September 2024, a special week will be dedicated to celebrating schools and colleges that help many Hispanic students learn and succeed, showing how important these places are for everyone's future.
S. 5024 — To require the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program on establishing a geospatial workforce development program, and for other purposes.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,100
S. 5024 aims to establish a pilot program for developing a geospatial workforce to support the needs of the Department of Defense. The Secretary of Defense is tasked with evaluating how to train skilled workers in geospatial technologies and is instructed to collaborate with...
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S. 5024 is a plan where the Secretary of Defense wants to help people learn about special maps to work for the military, by having schools and businesses team up to teach them, near places where special map people work, and the program will share what it learns with Congress until 2030.
H. RES. 1236 — Expressing support for designation of May 16, 2024, as the National Day of Light.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:190
H. RES. 1236 is a resolution that shows support for designating May 16, 2024, as the "National Day of Light." The resolution emphasizes the important role light plays in modern technology and innovation, including medicine, communication, national security, and advanced...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1236 is a plan to make May 16, 2024, a special day called the "National Day of Light," which celebrates how light helps us in cool things like medicine and technology. It also wants schools to do fun activities to learn more about how light is used in science and technology!
H. R. 8332 — To prohibit student loan forgiveness for certain students, and for other purposes.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:857
H.R. 8332, titled the “No Student Loan Forgiveness for Antisemitic Criminals Act,” aims to prevent certain students from receiving Federal student loan forgiveness. The bill specifically targets students arrested for engaging in antisemitic activities, barring them from...
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H.R. 8332 is a bill that says students who get in trouble for doing something hurtful to Jewish people won't get help to pay back their student loans. Even if they aren't proven guilty, the schools and the government will work together to make sure these students don't get forgiveness, and schools can get in trouble if they don't share information or if they lie about it.

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