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Search Results: keywords:"higher education"

H. RES. 1437 — Designating the week beginning on September 9, 2024, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:488
H. RES. 1437 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that proposes designating the week beginning on September 9, 2024, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week." The resolution acknowledges the significant role that Hispanic-serving institutions...
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This is about setting aside a special week starting September 9, 2024, to celebrate schools that help a lot of Hispanic students learn and grow in the U.S., recognizing how important these schools are for helping people succeed.
H. R. 7982 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide F visas and employment authorization for international student athletes who enter into endorsement contracts for the commercial use of their names, images, and likenesses.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:462
H.R. 7982 is a bill that aims to change the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow international student athletes to get F visas and work permits if they sign endorsement deals for using their names, images, or likenesses for profit. The bill specifies that these students...
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H.R. 7982 wants to let student athletes from other countries in the U.S. get permission to work if they make deals to show their name or face in ads, as long as they're going to school. The bill also wants schools to help keep track of these deals to make sure the athletes are doing everything the right way.
H. R. 6914 — An Act To require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes.
January 23, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,121
H.R. 6914, titled the “Pregnant Students’ Rights Act,” is designed to ensure that colleges and universities provide clear information about the rights and resources available to pregnant students. The bill mandates that these institutions inform students about their rights...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6914 wants colleges to tell students who are going to have a baby about their rights and where they can get help, so they don’t feel alone or scared while studying. Schools need to share this info through things like emails and on their websites.
S. 5147 — To make members of the Chinese Communist Party and their family members ineligible for F or J visas, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:452
S. 5147, titled the “Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2024,” aims to prevent members of the Chinese Communist Party and their family members from obtaining F or J visas in the United States. These visas are typically used for academic and...
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This bill wants to stop people who are part of a big political group in China, called the Chinese Communist Party, and their close family members, from getting special kinds of travel permissions (called visas) to study or exchange cultures in the USA. It also allows special rules to be made if there are important safety reasons.
H. R. 8708 — To prohibit Federal funding for institutions of higher education that carry out diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and for other purposes.
June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:635
H.R. 8708 aims to stop federal funding for colleges and universities that engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities. It requires such institutions to certify that they do not conduct or support any programs or initiatives focused on DEI in order to receive...
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H.R. 8708 is a rule that says schools won't get money from the government if they have special programs to help make the school more fair and friendly to everyone. Schools have to prove they don't do these things to get the money.
H. R. 6914 — To require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes.
January 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,231
H. R. 6914, named the “Pregnant Students’ Rights Act,” is a bill that requires colleges and universities to inform students about their rights and available support if they are pregnant. It mandates these institutions to provide information through various channels, such as...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6914 is a bill that asks colleges to tell students who are pregnant about their rights and help they can get, like having special support when they go to school. The bill wants to make sure these students know how to find help and what to do if their rights aren't respected.
H. RES. 1091 — Recognizing and thanking the Nation’s women’s colleges and universities and recognizing March 5 as National Women’s Colleges and Universities Day.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:156
H. RES. 1091 acknowledges the important role of women’s colleges and universities in the United States. It highlights the historical impact and continued contribution of these institutions to education, economic progress, and cultural initiatives. The resolution recognizes...
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H. RES. 1091 is a special thank you card from Congress to the colleges and universities for women in the U.S., celebrating their hard work and declaring March 5 as a day to appreciate these schools that help many women, especially those who are the first in their families to go to college.
H. RES. 969 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6914) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6918) to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 957) denouncing the Biden administration’s open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration’s open-borders policies.
January 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:542
The resolution H. RES. 969 outlines the procedures for considering three pieces of legislation in the House of Representatives. First, it allows for the discussion of H.R. 6914, a bill that requires colleges to provide information to pregnant students about...
Simple Explanation
This plan explains how lawmakers will talk about three different ideas: one to help pregnant students get info about their rights at college, another to make sure places where pregnant people get help get money, and another to say they disagree with how President Biden is handling people coming into the country.
S. 4274 — To require the Federal Bureau of Investigation to place on the No Fly List individuals who have supported foreign terrorist organizations, encouraged crimes of violence against Jewish persons, or been disciplined by an institution of higher education in relation to such conduct.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:567
S. 4274, known as the "No Flights for Terrorists Act," mandates that the FBI include on the No Fly List individuals who support foreign terrorist organizations, encourage violent crimes against Jewish people, or face disciplinary action for such conduct at universities. This...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to add people to a list that stops them from flying on planes if they've helped groups that do bad things or have been in trouble at school for saying mean things about Jewish people. It hopes to keep everyone safer, but some people worry it might not be fair to everyone.
S. RES. 664 — Recognizing the designation of April as Community College Month to celebrate more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education and workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.
April 30, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:250
S. RES. 664 designates April as "Community College Month" to honor over 1,000 community colleges across the United States. These institutions play a critical role in providing affordable access to higher education and workforce training while significantly contributing to the...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 664 is like giving a big high-five to over 1,000 special schools called community colleges in the U.S. for helping people learn new skills and get jobs, which makes the country better. It doesn't say what exactly will happen, but it's a way to say "thank you" to these schools in April.
H. R. 8925 — To amend the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 and the United States Housing Act of 1937 to allow for housing assistance to certain individuals enrolled as students at an institution of higher education, and for other purposes.
July 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:664
H.R. 8925, known as the “Campus Housing Affordability Act of 2024,” aims to change current laws to provide housing assistance to certain students who are enrolled in higher education institutions. It specifically amends the 2006 Appropriations Act and the United States...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help some college students who need a place to live by letting them get housing help, just like how it helps families who need homes.
S. 5004 — To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the eligibility of students to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, establish college student food insecurity demonstration programs, and for other purposes.
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September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:7,196
S. 5004, also known as the “Student Food Security Act of 2024,” aims to make it easier for college students to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which assists individuals and families with food needs. The bill proposes several steps to...
Simple Explanation
The Student Food Security Act of 2024 is a plan to help college students get enough food by making it easier for them to join food assistance programs, testing new ways to provide food support, and offering money to colleges to improve how they help students with food and housing.
H. R. 7761 — To authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to create evidence-based student success programs designed to increase participation, retention, and completion rates of high-need students.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,305
H.R. 7761, known as the "Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2024," aims to support high-need students in increasing their participation, retention, and completion rates in higher education. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to public...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help students who need extra support in school by giving money to schools so they can run special programs that help these students do well and finish their education. To make sure everyone gets a fair chance, the bill sets rules about how the money should be shared.
S. 4653 — To repeal portions of a regulation issued by the State Superintendent of Education of the District of Columbia that require child care workers to have a degree, a certificate, or a minimum number of credit hours from an institution of higher education.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:314
S. 4653 seeks to change the rules for child care workers in Washington, D.C. by removing the requirement for them to have specific educational qualifications, such as a degree, certificate, or certain credit hours from college. This legislation, introduced by Senator Lee and...
Simple Explanation
S. 4653 is a bill that wants to change how people get jobs taking care of kids in Washington, D.C. by saying they don't need to go to college or have a certificate anymore to do it.
S. 4106 — To affirm and protect the First Amendment rights of students and student organizations at public institutions of higher education.
April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,477
S. 4106 aims to protect the First Amendment rights of students and student organizations at public colleges and universities. The bill introduces rules to ensure that student organizations are not unfairly denied recognition, funding, or opportunities for expression based on...
Simple Explanation
S. 4106 is a bill that helps make sure students and their groups at public universities can speak freely and aren't treated unfairly just because of what they believe or say. It also says that if someone's rights are not respected, they can go to court for help.
S. RES. 818 — Expressing support for and celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944.
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September 16, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:325
The resolution, S. RES. 818, was introduced in the Senate to express support for and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the "GI Bill of Rights." This Act, signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, provided significant...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 818 is a special note from the Senate to say thank you and celebrate an old law called the "GI Bill" that helped soldiers who fought in World War II go to school, buy homes, and get healthcare. It doesn't make any new rules or spend money, but it reminds everyone how important it is to keep helping veterans.
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. 4090 — To withhold Federal funding from any college or university that employs illegal aliens on campus.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:246
S. 4090, also known as the “Enforcing the Rule of Law on Campus Act,” aims to stop colleges and universities in the United States from receiving federal funding if they employ illegal aliens on campus. The bill clearly states that any institution of higher education employing...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that if a college hires people who are not allowed to live in the country, it won't get any money from the government.
H. R. 9180 — To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide education assistance to public safety officers, and for other purposes.
July 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,241
H.R. 9180, also known as the “Educational and Career Opportunities for Public Safety Act of 2024” or the “EdCOPS Act of 2024,” aims to offer educational support to public safety officers to help them in pursuing higher education. The bill proposes financial assistance for both eligible public...
Simple Explanation
The EdCOPS Act of 2024 wants to help police officers and firefighters pay for college if they keep working for a few more years, and it can even help their kids with school too!
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. 7234 — To ensure that the National Advisory Council on Indian Education includes at least 1 member who is the president of a Tribal College or University and to require the Secretaries of Education and Interior to consider the National Advisory Council on Indian Education’s reports in the preparation of budget materials.
February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:573
H.R. 7234, known as the "National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act," aims to enhance the representation and influence of Tribal Colleges and Universities in federal educational advisory processes. It requires the National Advisory Council on Indian...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7234 wants to make sure that when important people talk about education for Native American children, there is always someone who leads a special school for Native Americans in the room. It also says that when the government plans how to spend money on education, they have to listen to what this group says is important.
S. 5033 — To amend the Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,922
S. 5033 aims to update the Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965. This bill seeks to provide grants to higher education institutions to help eligible student parents access affordable child care services. Grants range from...
Simple Explanation
S. 5033 is a plan to help college students who have kids by giving money to schools so they can make child care less expensive. The schools will get different amounts of money, and they need to use it in a way that helps everyone, especially those who might need extra help.
H. R. 9403 — To support a broad and diverse interdisciplinary research community for the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-powered innovation through partnerships and capacity building at certain institutions of higher education and other institutions to expand AI capacity in populations historically underrepresented in STEM, and for other purposes.
August 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,327
The bill H. R. 9403 aims to enhance the involvement of diverse communities in artificial intelligence (AI) research and innovation. It proposes a framework to provide funding to specific colleges and organizations, like historically Black colleges, minority-serving...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help schools, especially ones with lots of students from different backgrounds, learn more about how to use smart computers, like robots. It plans to give money and create partnerships to make sure everyone has a chance to be part of this smart computer world.
H. R. 8646 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the provision of on-campus educational and vocational counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:346
H.R. 8646, also known as the "Modernizing the Veterans On-Campus Experience Act of 2024," seeks to enhance the educational and vocational counseling services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on college campuses. The bill mandates that VA counselors must hold at least a...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help veterans who go to college by making sure they get better advice and help from people who work at colleges. It says these helpers should be well-educated and can work at different colleges, but they can only help a small group of people at a time so everyone gets good attention.
S. RES. 839 — Designating September 2024 as National Student Parent Month.
September 23, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:120
The resolution, S. RES. 839, designates September 2024 as "National Student Parent Month." It acknowledges the significant contributions of student parents, who make up about 20% of the college student population, many of whom are women and single parents. The resolution...
Simple Explanation
In September 2024, they want to have a special month called "National Student Parent Month" to say "thank you" and celebrate all the parents who go to school to learn, even when it's very hard because they also take care of their kids.
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. 4240 — To establish that an individual who is convicted of any offense under any Federal or State law related to the individual’s conduct at and during the course of a protest that occurs at an institution of higher education shall be ineligible for forgiveness, cancellation, waiver, or modification of certain Federal student loans.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:604
S. 4240, known as the No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act, is a bill that proposes to deny federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, waiver, or modification to individuals who are convicted of offenses related to their actions during protests at institutions of higher...
Simple Explanation
S. 4240 is a bill that says if someone gets in trouble with the law for things they did during a protest at a college, they can't get help paying back their student loans. This means they can't have their student loan debts forgiven or changed if they were part of a protest where they got convicted of breaking the law.
H. R. 9824 — To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program for skills-for-success courses for all first-year students enrolled at certain institutions of higher education.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,280
H.R. 9824, the "College Thriving Act," directs the Secretary of Education to set up a grant program for certain colleges to create skills-for-success courses for first-year students. These grants will prioritize historically Black colleges and universities and be provided...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9824, the "College Thriving Act," is about giving special money called grants to certain colleges so that they can teach new college students important life skills like handling time and stress. It focuses on helping schools where most students are Black but also raises questions about being fair to all the other schools.
S. 5191 — To award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,386
S. 5191, known as the "CREATE Graduates Act," seeks to provide grants to states to bolster efforts at colleges and universities to improve degree completion rates. This bill aims to identify students who have enough credits to earn an associate degree but haven't received one...
Simple Explanation
The "CREATE Graduates Act" is a plan to help colleges get more students to finish their degrees. It gives money to states to find students who are close to finishing or have enough credits and help them graduate, making sure no extra fees are added for the program's help.
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 12, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:736
H.R. 1516, also known as the “DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act,” aims to restrict Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding to U.S. colleges and universities that are connected to Confucius Institutes or certain identified...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop U.S. schools from getting money from the Department of Homeland Security if they have ties to certain Chinese groups, like Confucius Institutes, unless they end those ties. It also asks a government leader to list schools that need to cut these connections to keep getting money.
S. 4450 — To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide education assistance to public safety officers, and for other purposes.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,240
The bill S. 4450 is proposed to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 by introducing an education assistance program aimed at public safety officers. Its main goal is to help recruit and keep public safety officers by providing support for higher...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a plan to help police officers and firefighters go to college for free if they've worked for a long time, but only if they really need the money—it's like a special thank you for keeping everyone safe.
H. R. 7231 — To prohibit Federal support for institutions of higher education that promote antisemitism, and for other purposes.
February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:630
H.R. 7231 seeks to cut off federal support for colleges and universities that promote antisemitism. This legislation defines antisemitism as any hatred toward Jews and includes actions against Jews, their property, and religious facilities. The Secretary of Education is...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7231 is a rule that says if colleges or universities do things that are mean to Jewish people, they might lose money from the government unless they promise to stop being mean.
H. R. 7735 — To require institutions of higher education participating in Federal student aid programs to share information about title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including a link to the webpage of the Office for Civil Rights where an individual can submit a complaint regarding discrimination in violation of such title, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,178
H. R. 7735, also known as the "Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2024," aims to ensure students at higher education institutions are informed about their rights under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It requires these institutions to prominently display...
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The bill wants colleges to tell students about their rights to not be treated unfairly because of their race and how they can complain if they think they are. It also asks colleges to share lots of information about these complaints with the government to make sure they are handling them properly.
S. 4247 — To establish Federal research award reimbursement limits for indirect costs for institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.
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May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,324
The No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act aims to limit federal research award reimbursement for indirect costs at higher education institutions. It requires the collection of data on university endowments and prohibits the use of federal research funds for indirect costs...
Simple Explanation
The No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act is like a rule that says big universities with lots of money can't use government research money for extra costs, like keeping their buildings and offices running. Instead, they have to spend their own money for those things so the government can help smaller universities more.
H. R. 6914 — An Act To require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes.
January 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,025
H.R. 6914, known as the “Pregnant Students’ Rights Act,” aims to require colleges and universities to provide information about the rights and resources available to pregnant students. It mandates that institutions inform students about services and accommodations for carrying a baby to term,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6914 is a bill that wants schools like colleges to tell student moms about their rights and help they can get, like extra time for exams or a special space for their needs. This way, pregnant students can know who to ask for help and make sure they are treated fairly.
H. R. 8648 — To increase the transparency of colleges and universities in carrying out their civil rights responsibilities, and for other purposes.
July 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,926
H. R. 8648, titled the "Civil Rights Protection Act of 2024," aims to enhance transparency at colleges and universities regarding their civil rights responsibilities, particularly related to alleged violations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The bill mandates...
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H. R. 8648, or the "Civil Rights Protection Act of 2024," is a new rule that makes sure colleges tell people how they handle complaints about unfair treatment, like if someone is treated differently because of their race. It also checks that colleges keep complainants updated and that anyone in charge does not ignore these issues, even if other places are looking into the same problem.
S. 4117 — To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Climate Change Education Program, and for other purposes.
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April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,673
S. 4117, known as the “Climate Change Education Act,” aims to establish a Climate Change Education Program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This program would enhance climate literacy in the U.S. by educating people about climate change, its...
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S. 4117 is a plan to teach people in the U.S. about climate change. It wants to give money each year to help schools and other groups explain why the planet is getting warmer and how we can help fix it.
H. R. 6423 — To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide certain alternative eligibility requirements applicable to foster care youth, and homeless youth, who are enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education, and for other purposes.
November 15, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,046
H.R. 6423, known as the “Foster and Homeless Youth Food Security Act of 2023,” aims to change the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The bill proposes new rules to help foster care and homeless youth who are enrolled at least half-time in college by making it easier for them to qualify for food...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it easier for kids who used to live in foster homes or who don't have a home, and who are going to college, to get help with food. It says that if they live in dorms without kitchens, they can still get meals, and it will help states figure out how to make these changes work.
H. R. 6914 — To require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes.
January 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:843
H. R. 6914 requires colleges and universities to provide information to students about their rights and available resources if they become pregnant. The bill addresses the challenges pregnant students may face, including discrimination and lack of support, and insists that...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants colleges to tell students about special help and rights they have if they are having a baby, so they don't feel alone or unfairly treated, and to make sure students can find this info in places like emails and websites.
H. R. 6883 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to track and record additional information on hate crimes, and for other purposes.
December 22, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:340
H. R. 6883 is a bill that aims to change the Higher Education Act of 1965. This amendment requires colleges and universities to collect and record more detailed information about hate crimes on campus. It specifies that the recorded data should include various subcategories...
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H. R. 6883 is a plan to make colleges collect more details about bad things like bullying or unfair treatment because of someone's religion, culture, or lifestyle, so they can understand and stop these problems better.
H. R. 9669 — To provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education.
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September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,209
H.R. 9669, known as the "Basic Assistance for Students In College Act" or the "BASIC Act", aims to support the basic needs of students attending higher education institutions in the U.S. It requires federal agencies to share data to identify students eligible for federally funded programs...
Simple Explanation
The "BASIC Act" is like a big plan to help college students get things they need, like food and a place to live, by giving money to colleges so they can help, kinda like giving tools to build a fort where students feel safe and cared for.

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