119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 9955


To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide opportunities for students at institutions of higher education to study trades, and for other purposes.


IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 27, 2026

Mr. Deluzio introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce


A BILL

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide opportunities for students at institutions of higher education to study trades, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Pathway to Trades Act”.

SEC. 2. Agreements with institutions for Federal Perkins Loans.

Section 463(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087cc(a)) is amended—

(1) in paragraph (8), by striking “and” at the end;

(2) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and

(3) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following:

“(9) provide that the institution of higher education will—

“(A) designate a faculty member as a point of contact for students studying, or interested in studying, trades; and

“(B) develop courses for students relating to trades; and”.