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I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 9955IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 27, 2026Mr. Deluzio introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and WorkforceA BILLTo amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide opportunities for students at institutions of higher education to study trades, and for other purposes.

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Short title

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

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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.