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Search Results: keywords:"educational institutions"

H. R. 2276 — To prohibit the award of Federal funds to schools that promote certain race-based theories to students, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:890
H.R. 2276, also known as the "Combating Racist Teaching in Schools Act" or the "CRT Act", aims to prevent the allocation of federal funds to schools and universities that promote certain race-based ideas. The bill specifically targets teachings that claim one race is superior...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop giving money to schools that teach the idea that one race is better than others. It's like making sure everyone plays fair and no school says mean things about any group of people.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
S. 880 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education participating in Federal student assistance programs from giving preferential treatment in the admissions process to legacy students or donors.
March 06, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:334
S. 880 aims to change the Higher Education Act of 1965 so that colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs cannot favor applicants related to big donors or alumni during admissions. The law would take effect at the start of the second award year...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that colleges can't give special treatment to people who are related to big money donors or former students when deciding who gets in. It means everyone should have a fair chance to get into college no matter who their family is.
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. 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.
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. 468 — 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.
January 15, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:463
H. R. 468, also known as "Mel’s Law," seeks to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 by requiring colleges and universities to establish a policy for granting posthumous degrees to students who pass away before graduating. The bill specifies that, for a posthumous degree to...
Simple Explanation
Mel's Law wants colleges to give special graduation certificates to students who die before they finish school, but only if they were doing well in their classes. It also tells the schools that giving these special certificates shouldn't affect their overall ratings.
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. 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!
S. 1070 — To establish a National STEM Week to promote American innovation and enhance STEM education pathways for all students, including those in rural, urban, and underserved communities.
March 14, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:1,008
S. 1070 aims to establish a National STEM Week to highlight the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers in the United States. It intends to involve educational institutions, families, and industry partners in activities...
Simple Explanation
S. 1070 is a plan to have a special week every year called National STEM Week, where kids from all over the country get to learn and have fun with science, technology, engineering, and math activities. The goal is to help everyone, including those in small towns and big cities, learn more about these important subjects and maybe even find exciting new jobs in the future!
S. RES. 148 — Honoring the life of the Honorable Alan K. Simpson, former Senator for the State of Wyoming.
March 27, 2025
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:119
Words:624
S. RES. 148 is a resolution from the United States Senate honoring the life of Alan K. Simpson, who was a former Senator from Wyoming. The resolution highlights his noteworthy contributions, including his leadership roles in the U.S. Senate, his service on the Committee on...
Simple Explanation
The Senate wants to say thank you and remember a man named Alan K. Simpson, who was a special helper for people in Wyoming and in the whole country. He worked very hard to make things better for people, like making sure everyone was safe and taking care of those who fought for the country.
S. 982 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose campus policies relating to responding to certain incidents of civil disturbance, and for other purposes.
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March 12, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:529
S. 982 is a bill introduced to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, aiming to ensure that colleges and universities openly share their campus policies for responding to civil disturbances, such as protests or riots. It specifies how these institutions should coordinate...
Simple Explanation
S. 982 is a bill that asks colleges to tell everyone how they plan to stay safe if there's a big protest or trouble on campus, and it also wants people who check how colleges do things to make sure these plans are being followed.
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.
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.
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. 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. 88 — Designating March 7, 2025, as National Speech and Debate Education Day.
February 21, 2025
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:119
Words:245
S. RES. 88 from the 119th Congress designates March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day." The resolution highlights the importance of speech and debate education in providing students with critical skills like communication, critical thinking, creativity,...
Simple Explanation
March 7, 2025, is a special day called "National Speech and Debate Education Day" where everyone celebrates how important it is for kids to learn talking and thinking skills in school. The day is about saying thank you to teachers and encouraging schools and businesses to join the fun!
H. R. 1128 — 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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February 07, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:305
H. R. 1128, known as the "Endowment Accountability Act," proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It aims to increase the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities from 1.4 percent to 10 percent. Additionally, it seeks to broaden the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1128 is a plan to make some colleges and universities pay more taxes on the money they make from investments, jumping from 1.4% to 10%, and to include more schools by changing the rules so that if a school has less money per student than before, it still pays these taxes.
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.
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. 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...
Simple Explanation
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. 2688 — To prohibit a student athlete from being considered an employee of an institution, a conference, or an association based on participation in certain intercollegiate athletics.
April 07, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:663
H. R. 2688, also known as the "Protecting Student Athletes’ Economic Freedom Act of 2025," aims to clarify that student athletes participating in varsity intercollegiate athletics should not be considered employees of their schools, athletic conferences, or related...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, they are saying that college athletes, like those who play football or basketball for their school teams, are not like workers who have jobs. This means they won't get paid like regular workers do, and the same work rules don't apply to them.
H. R. 1527 — 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.
February 24, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:884
H.R. 1527, known as the “Reforming Education for Veterans Act,” proposes changes to the educational assistance laws for veterans. It allows veterans to withdraw, take a leave of absence, or make agreements with educational institutions if their service requires it, as long as...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1527 is a plan to help veterans who are studying, so they can take breaks or change plans if they have to go serve. It also tries to make things easier for schools with more than one place by checking just once for all locations.
H. R. 1783 — To assist States in, and pay for the Federal share of the cost of, defraying the cost of pre-apprenticeships or related instruction associated with qualified apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes.
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March 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:2,122
H.R. 1783, known as the “American Apprenticeship Act,” aims to assist states in covering the costs of pre-apprenticeship and related training for qualified apprenticeship programs. It allows the Secretary of Labor to provide grants to states, helping them cover up to 50% of...
Simple Explanation
The American Apprenticeship Act is like a money helper that gives states extra money from the government to help pay for special job training programs. This helps schools and businesses teach people skills for jobs that lots of people are looking to do.
H. R. 713 — 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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January 23, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:2,839
H.R. 713 is a bill designed to hold certain colleges and universities accountable by imposing financial penalties on them if a high percentage of their students fail to repay or make sufficient payments on federal student loans. Specifically, institutions with substantial...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 713 is a plan to make some colleges and universities pay fines if lots of their students have trouble paying back their student loans, and it also wants to stop big schools from raising their prices too much by making them pay more taxes if they do.
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. 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!"
S. 610 — To expand the VetSuccess on Campus program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
February 18, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:322
S. 610 aims to enhance the VetSuccess on Campus program by ensuring it is available at least in one location in every state across the United States. The bill mandates that each state must have at least one VetSuccess counselor, even if the number of eligible individuals is...
Simple Explanation
S. 610 wants to help students who are veterans by making sure every state has a helper person at one of their schools to guide them through their education. The plan focuses first on schools with many veterans, but it doesn't say how many helpers some big states need, which might be tricky.
H. R. 2315 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the Optional Practical Training Program, and for other purposes.
March 25, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:291
H.R. 2315, titled the "Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025," proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act. It aims to eliminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) Program, which currently allows international students in the U.S. on an F-1 visa to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop the rule that lets international students work in the U.S. after they finish school, unless a special rule is made just for that. This might make it harder for these students to find jobs and stay in the U.S. after they graduate.
S. 489 — To require the Secretary of the Air Force to establish a permanent program to provide tuition assistance to members of the Air National Guard.
February 06, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:269
S. 489 aims to establish a permanent program that provides tuition assistance to members of the Air National Guard. The bill requires the Secretary of the Air Force to cover all or part of the educational expenses for these members, as long as they meet specific training...
Simple Explanation
S. 489 is a bill that wants to help people in the Air National Guard go to school by giving them money to pay for their classes. The Air Force needs to make sure these helpers are always there, but certain rules about how much money they get and where they can use it aren't very clear yet.
H. R. 2809 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education participating in Federal student assistance programs from giving preferential treatment in the admissions process to legacy students or donors.
April 10, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:322
H. R. 2809, also known as the "Fair College Admissions for Students Act," proposes changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill aims to prevent colleges and universities that participate in Federal student assistance programs from giving special treatment in their...
Simple Explanation
The Fair College Admissions for Students Act wants to make sure that colleges don't say "yes" to a student just because their family gave money or used to go there. This means everyone gets a fair chance to apply to college.
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.
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...
Simple Explanation
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.
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. 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Simple Explanation
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. R. 1852 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require that any institution of higher education that is a nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code be deemed a nonprofit institution of higher education for purposes of such Act.
March 05, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:283
H. R. 1852 proposes an amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1965. This bill would ensure that any college or university that is a nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code is officially considered a nonprofit institution of higher...
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The bill wants to make sure that colleges and universities that are considered "nonprofit" according to tax rules are also officially called "nonprofit" schools in an important education law. This helps confirm their special status and how they should be treated.
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. 2617 — To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prevent the use of funds under such Act to teach or advance concepts related to gender ideology, and for other purposes.
April 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:295
H.R. 2617, also known as the "Say No to Indoctrination Act," proposes changes to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. It aims to prevent the use of federal funds to teach or promote concepts related to gender ideology in schools. By amending section 8526 of the...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that schools don't use money from the government to teach about gender ideas that some people might disagree with. It means they want schools to focus on other things and not talk about gender stuff that might cause arguments.
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.
H. R. 10564 — To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits.
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January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:13,251
The bill, H. R. 10564, titled the “Mental Health Matters Act,” aims to support the mental health needs of students and youth in schools. It proposes investing in the behavioral health workforce and ensuring easy access to mental health and substance use disorder services. The...
Simple Explanation
The "Mental Health Matters Act" is a plan from the government to help kids get better mental health support at school, by giving schools more money to hire helpers and counselors, but they need to be careful to use the money wisely.
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. 414 — 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 15, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,577
H. R. 414 aims to improve the ways in which foreign students are monitored in the United States. It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to tighten background checks for student visas and to establish new rules for institutions and sponsors participating in the Student...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like making a new set of rules to keep a better watch on students from other countries studying in the U.S. It wants the people in charge to do more careful checks before students get visas and to keep a closer eye on them while they’re here to make sure everything is safe and okay.
S. 299 — To establish a competitive grant program to support the establishment, expansion, or enhancement of youth mentoring programs for eligible youth, and to provide for social and emotional learning, employability skill development, career exploration, work-based learning, and other youth workforce opportunities.
January 29, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:4,237
S. 299, also known as the "Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2025," aims to create a competitive grant program to bolster youth mentoring initiatives. This bill focuses on helping eligible youth through mentoring programs that develop their social, emotional, and workforce skills....
Simple Explanation
The "Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2025" is a plan to give money to groups that help kids learn important life and job skills through mentoring. This means kids get to learn more about different jobs and how to handle feelings, making them ready for work when they're older.
H. R. 2778 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require additional disclosures relating to gifts and contracts from foreign sources.
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April 09, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:695
H. R. 2778, known as the “Safeguarding American Education From Foreign Control Act,” proposes changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill mandates that educational institutions in the United States disclose any significant gifts or contracts received from foreign...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 2778 wants schools in America to tell the government if they get big money or presents from other countries, especially from certain important ones, so that secret agents can keep an eye on it and make sure nobody is using that money to try and take control of the schools.
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. 5534 — To authorize a grant program for educational institutions to analyze, digitize, and map historic records relating to housing discrimination, and for other purposes.
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December 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,500
S. 5534 aims to create a grant program for educational institutions to study and digitize historic housing discrimination records from 1850 onward. The bill allows eligible universities, especially minority-serving ones, to partner with local governments and develop a...
Simple Explanation
S. 5534 is a plan to help schools digitize old papers about unfair housing practices from the past, making them easier to find and study, with some money set aside to keep everything running smoothly.
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. 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. 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.

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