COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES related term(s) Education; Schools

Amendments

Education: recognize students who have completed secondary school education in home school setting as high school graduates (H.R. 6392), H2451 [5MR]

Health: require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (H.R. 6359), consideration (H. Res. 1009), H1137 [21JA]

Appointments

U.S. Military Academy Board of Visitors, S654 [24FE]

Bills and resolutions

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: establish Assistant Director and Student Loan Borrower Advocate and work with Dept. of Education to assist borrowers to resolve complaints related to private or Federal student loans (see H.R. 7671), H2326 [25FE]

Credit: establish that State-based education loan program is excluded from certain requirements relative to preferred lender arrangement (see S. 4097), S1055 [16MR]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 990), H718 [13JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish research and extension grant priorities (see S. 4067), S1009 [11MR]

——— include additional priorities as research and extension initiatives (see H.R. 7734), H2332 [26FE]

——— reauthorize grants and fellowships for food and agricultural sciences education (see H.R. 7913), H2482 [12MR]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see H.R. 7567), H2224 [13FE]

Dept. of Education: authorize grant program to support institutions of higher education in hiring veterans as campus security and prohibit Federal funding for Equity Assistance Centers (see S. 3601), S115 [8JA]

——— collect and report information on treatment of Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate course credits at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 6973), H134 [7JA]

——— develop standards for fire suppression systems in dormitories and other residential facilities for students on campuses of institutions of higher education that receive Federal education funding (see H.R. 7168), H1171 [21JA]

——— eliminate interest on Federal student loans, establish Education Affordability Trust Fund, and increase annual and aggregate loan limits (see S. 4169), S1580 [24MR] (see H.R. 8045), H2674 [24MR]

——— eliminate race-based Native logos, mascots, and names from State educational institutions and call on such institutions and national sports franchises to cease unsanctioned use of such logos (see H. Res. 1045), H2095 [9FE]

——— ensure that paraprofessionals and education support staff are paid living wage (see H.R. 7032), H717 [13JA]

——— establish fair and consistent eligibility requirements for graduate medical schools operating outside U.S. and Canada to receive Federal student aid (see S. 3757), S442 [2FE]

——— establish Federal Clearinghouse on Grant Opportunities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (see S. 4167), S1580 [24MR]

——— expand definition of historically Black college or university to include schools established prior to November 8, 1965, so long as such schools meet all other required criteria (see H.R. 7660), H2296 [24FE]

——— expand eligibility of historically Black college or universities and predominantly Black institutions for certain graduate-level science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education grants (see H.R. 7341), H2029 [4FE]

——— improve process for verification of Social Security numbers required to be provided for Federal student aid (see H.R. 7893), H2481 [12MR]

——— increase knowledge and skills of principals and school leaders relative to early childhood education (see S. 4190), S1614 [25MR]

——— increase maximum stipend amounts provided under Upward Bound projects (see H.R. 7690), H2327 [25FE]

——— make grants to help high schoolers receive college credit and reduce college costs by accelerating time to degree, aligning secondary and postsecondary education, and improving credit transfers (see H.R. 7117), H919 [15JA]

——— prioritize program reviews of higher education institutions that disburse Federal financial aid without verifying identity of student whose application presents reasonable suspicion of identity fraud (see H.R. 7891), H2481 [12MR]

——— provide basic and emergency supplemental living assistance grants under student support services program (see H.R. 7689), H2327 [25FE]

——— provide grants for institutions of higher education to prevent alcohol and substance misuse (see H.R. 7019), H655 [12JA]

——— provide student loan allowance calculation for purposes of determining student aid index (see H.R. 7232), H1350 [22JA]

——— provide students with disabilities and their families with access to critical information needed to select right college and succeed once enrolled (see S. 3589), S89 [7JA]

——— reduce interest rates of certain Federal student loans (see H.R. 7810), H2420 [4MR]

——— require use of identity fraud detection system to review each Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine whether application presents reasonable suspicion of identity fraud (see H.R. 7892), H2481 [12MR]

——— reverse reductions in Federal loan availability for graduate and professional students (see S. 4039), S958 [10MR]

——— support preparation and retention of outstanding educators in all fields to ensure bright future for children in under-resourced and under-served communities (see S. 4025), S915 [9MR] (see H.R. 7883), H2476 [9MR]

——— use student loan repayment rates at institutions of higher education to determine institutional eligibility for Federal student aid funds and require risk sharing payments of institutions (see S. 4114), S1090 [17MR] (see H.R. 8009), H2621 [19MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish rural provider demonstration program to provide payments on eligible loans for individuals eligible for National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see S. 4208), S1614 [25MR]

——— increase maximum education and training voucher amount and provide greater support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education (see H.R. 7463), H2118 [10FE]

——— provide for wage differential program to support new nursing school faculty members (see S. 3707), S290 [27JA] (see H.R. 7279), H1920 [30JA]

——— provide grants and guidance to grow and diversify perinatal workforce (see S. 4186), S1614 [25MR] (see H.R. 8089), H2710 [25MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: codify Optional Practical Training Program (see H.R. 8013), H2621 [19MR]

——— improve student and exchange visitor visa programs (see H.R. 7063), H892 [14JA]

——— require institutions of higher education to regularly submit information to Student and Exchange Visitor Information System on non U.S. citizens or permanent residents (see S. 4165), S1579 [24MR]

Dept. of HUD: provide technical assistance and grants for faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and local governments to increase supply of affordable rental housing (see H.R. 6957), H134 [7JA] (see H.R. 7152), H947 [20JA]

Dept. of Labor: carry out competitive grant program to support community colleges and career and technical education centers in developing immersive technology education and training programs for workforce development (see H.R. 6968), H134 [7JA]

Dept. of State: establish new educational exchange program to strengthen domestic mining education (see S. 3612), S130 [12JA] (see H.R. 7021), H655 [12JA]

Dept. of Transportation: increase access to higher education and center-based Head Start programs by providing public transit grants (see S. 3661), S256 [15JA] (see H.R. 7099), H919 [15JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: eliminate provisions of veterans educational assistance that disadvantage individuals who choose to pursue programs of apprenticeship or other on-job training instead of four-year college degree (see S. 3993), S802 [4MR]

——— provide annual increase in stipend for books, supplies, equipment, and other educational costs under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see S. 4183), S1580 [24MR]

——— provide for additional months of entitlement to educational assistance for individuals who serve 20 or more years in Armed Forces (see H.R. 7908), H2482 [12MR]

——— repeal certain limitation on receipt of assistance under both Veteran Readiness and Employment program and educational assistance programs (see S. 3818), S552 [10FE] (see H.R. 7472), H2118 [10FE]

Education: ensure that qualified technical schools offering certain career pathway and job training programs have same access to Federal grants as 2–year and 4–year institutions of higher education (see H.R. 8051), H2675 [24MR]

——— recognize students who have completed secondary school education in home school setting as high school graduates (see S. 3747), S377 [29JA]

Foreign countries: prohibit certain foreign governments from acquiring intellectual property rights of research conducted by U.S. universities, faculty, staff, or students (see H.R. 7510), H2186 [11FE]

Forest Service: make District of Columbia eligible for certain forestry research grants (see H.R. 7650), H2258 [23FE]

Harry S Truman Memorial Scholarship Act: make improvements (see H.R. 7894), H2481 [12MR]

Health: require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (see S. 3627), S162 [13JA]

——— require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (H.R. 6359), consideration (see H. Res. 1009), H947 [20JA]

Holtz, Louis L.: tribute (see S. Res. 644), S1056 [16MR] (see H. Res. 1122), H2597 [18MR]

Indiana University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 595), S419 [30JA]

Information technology: support broad and diverse interdisciplinary research community to advance artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-powered innovation at certain institutions of higher education and other institutions (see H.R. 7158), H948 [20JA]

Montana State University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 589), S291 [27JA]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 601), S510 [5FE] (see H. Res. 1033), H1976 [3FE]

NCAA: support proposal by Mike Leach to reform structure and governance of Football Bowl Subdivision postseason to protect opportunity, sustainability, and fair competition in major college football (see H. Res. 1011), H948 [20JA]

NSF: provide for special allocation of certain awards of financial assistance to historically Black colleges and universities relative to national artificial intelligence (AI) research institutes (see H.R. 7826), H2470 [5MR]

Oklahoma State University: tribute to men’s cross country team (see S. Res. 575), S50 [6JA]

Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Coordination Committee: establish (see S. 4056), S1009 [11MR]

Rodriguez, Cristina M.: tribute (see H. Res. 1012), H1172 [21JA]

Rural areas: establish program to fill critical rural workforce shortages through education assistance and loan repayment in exchange for service in designated rural areas (see H.R. 7201), H1349 [22JA]

SBA: establish Innovation Centers Program to foster innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems in underserved communities through grants to minority-serving colleges and universities and community colleges (see S. 3876), S609 [12FE] (see H.R. 8063), H2675 [24MR]

Sports: authorize civil actions against institutions of higher education and athletic associations that permit biologically male athlete to compete in athletic competition intended for female athletes, resulting in harm (see H.R. 7368), H2030 [4FE]

——— establish rules regarding eligibility of student athletes for intercollegiate athletics (see S. 4177), S1580 [24MR]

——— prohibit foreign investment relative to name, image, and likeness agreements (see H.R. 7403), H2040 [5FE]

——— recognize Army-Navy football game as America’s game (see S. Res. 613), S681 [25FE]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: establish Mental and Behavioral Health Career Promotion Grant Program (see S. 3783), S509 [5FE] (see H.R. 7394), H2040 [5FE]

Sweet Briar College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1053), H2119 [10FE]

Taxation: allow certain distributions from long-term qualified tuition programs for first home purchases (see H.R. 7468), H2118 [10FE]

——— allow distributions from qualified tuition programs for first home purchases (see H.R. 7402), H2040 [5FE]

——— allow distributions from qualified tuition programs for qualified housing expenses (see H.R. 7393), H2040 [5FE]

——— allow married couples to apply student loan interest deduction limitation separately to each spouse (see S. 4119), S1090 [17MR]

——— establish Jumpstart Programs for saving for apprenticeship and trade occupation training (see H.R. 7115), H919 [15JA]

——— exclude certain post graduation scholarship grants from gross income in same manner as qualified scholarships to promote economic growth (see H.R. 7594), H2228 [17FE]

——— exempt qualified student loan bonds from volume cap and alternative minimum tax (see S. 3761), S470 [3FE]

——— expand deduction for student loan interest to include payments toward principal and increase value of deduction (see H.R. 7536), H2218 [12FE]

——— permit fees for admissions applications to higher education institutions to be paid from 529 plans (see H.R. 7205), H1349 [22JA]

Technology: establish grant program to provide awards to National Laboratories and institutions of higher education to develop secure artificial intelligence (AI) cyber-physical testbeds to simulate grid-scale cyberattacks (see H.R. 7696), H2327 [25FE]

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: support athletic programs (see H.R. 6961), H134 [7JA]

University of Washington: tribute to men’s soccer team (see S. Res. 578), S115 [8JA]

Cloture motions

Health: require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (S. 3627), motion to proceed, S262 [15JA], S286 [27JA]

Letters

Pregnant Students’ Rights Act: several organizations, H1328 [22JA]

Lists

National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductees, E127 [11FE]

Organizations supporting H.R. 6359, Pregnant Students’ Rights Act, H1329 [22JA]

Motions

Health: require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (H.R. 6359), H1330 [22JA]

——— require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (S. 3627), S262 [15JA]

Obituaries

Holtz, Louis L., E198 [9MR]

Remarks in House

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, H910 [15JA]

Augusta University: tribute to Georgia Legislative Internship Program student participants, H2416 [4MR]

Brown University: condemn campus shooting, honor memory of victims, and express condolences to families and friends, H1159 [21JA]

Cahill, Kevin: NCAA Eddie Robinson Award recipient, H2106 [10FE]

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo: anniversary, E111 [5FE]

California State University, Northridge: Autodesk Technology Engagement Center funding, H2103 [10FE]

Calvin University: anniversary, H2548 [17MR]

College of San Mateo: tribute to football team, H1993 [4FE]

Dallas College Mountain View: tribute to Trinidad (Trini) Garza Early College High School new building opening, E224 [17MR]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, H697 [13JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs, H1940 [2FE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 7567), H2423, H2427 [5MR]

Dept. of Education: collect and report information on treatment of Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate course credits at institutions of higher education (H.R. 6973), H606 [9JA]

——— ensure that borrowers who have performed qualifying public service receive Public Service Loan Forgiveness, H2044 [9FE]

——— expand definition of historically Black college or university to include schools established prior to November 8, 1965, so long as such schools meet all other required criteria (H.R. 7660), H2424 [5MR]

——— provide that for determining compliance with Title IX in athletics, sex shall be recognized solely on person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth (H.R. 28), H712 [13JA]

——— release Federal TRIO programs grant applications, H2636 [24MR]

——— require use of identity fraud detection system to review each Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine whether application presents reasonable suspicion of identity fraud (H.R. 7892), H2612 [19MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend eligibility for certain housing loans and educational assistance to surviving spouses and certain direct descendants of Black World War II veterans (H.R. 1725), H2086 [9FE]

——— make certain improvements to provision of on-campus educational and vocational counseling (H.R. 980), H1929, H1930 [2FE]

——— modify criteria for approval of certain independent study programs under educational assistance programs (H.R. 1458), H1933–H1935 [2FE]

East Carolina University: tribute to football team, H594 [9JA]

Eastern Washington University: tribute to adaptive athletics program, H667 [13JA]

Education: recognize students who have completed secondary school education in home school setting as high school graduates (H.R. 6392), H2364–H2366 [3MR]

——— recognize students who have completed secondary school education in home school setting as high school graduates (H.R. 6392), correction in engrossment, H2451 [5MR]

Elizabeth City State University: anniversary, H2560 [18MR]

Employment: permit States to use workforce development funding to raise public awareness for skilled trade programs (H.R. 4825), H2261 [24FE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit minimum experience or educational requirement for proposed contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations (H.R. 5235), H2247, H2248 [23FE]

Foreign countries: restrict contracts with foreign countries of concern and foreign entities of concern, H713 [13JA]

Forest Service: make District of Columbia eligible for certain forestry research grants (H.R. 7650), E155 [23FE]

Gaber, Sharon: Charlotte Business Journal (publication) Business Person of the Year award recipient, E232 [18MR]

Georgia Southern University: tribute to Ethics Bowl team, H2591 [18MR]

Gonzaga University: tribute to men’s basketball team, H2682 [25MR]

——— tribute to women’s basketball team, H2682 [25MR]

Health: provide medically accurate and comprehensive information and resources about all reproductive healthcare services, including contraception and abortion rights, H1329 [22JA]

——— require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (H.R. 6359), H1325–H1330 [22JA]

——— require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (H.R. 6359), consideration (H. Res. 1009), H1131–H1139 [21JA]

House of Representatives: moment of silence for victims of shooting at Old Dominion University, H2547 [17MR]

Indiana: tribute to 3d Congressional District service academy nominees, H908 [15JA]

Indiana University: tribute to football team, H668 [13JA], H942 [20JA]

Jackson, Linda: University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton Outstanding Alumna Award recipient, H2045 [9FE]

Los Angeles Valley College: Cybersecurity Center funding, H2103 [10FE]

Loyola Marymount University: tribute to Declaration of Independence semiquincentennial anniversary celebration, H2102 [10FE]

Maddy Institute: anniversary, E46 [15JA]

Montana State University: tribute to football team, H228 [8JA]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute to Fellows Program inductees, E127 [11FE]

Patterson, Gary: Davey O’Brien Foundation Legends Award recipient, E164 [25FE]

——— National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame inductee, E164 [25FE]

——— Texas Christian University Athetics Hall of Fame inductee, E164 [25FE]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, H2240 [23FE]

——— tribute to wrestling team, H908 [15JA]

South Carolina State University: tribute to football team, H941 [20JA], E53 [20JA]

Sports: concern over private equity involvement in collegiate athletics, H1157 [21JA]

Territories: provide for in-State tuition rates for certain residents of Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and U.S. Virgin Islands (H.R. 6472), H2366, H2367 [3MR]

Texas Christian University: tribute to women’s soccer team, E166 [25FE]

Texas Southmost College: anniversary, E199 [9MR]

University of California: anniversary of Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP), E263 [25MR]

University of Idaho: tribute to men’s basketball team, H2682 [25MR]

——— tribute to women’s basketball team, H2682 [25MR]

University of Oregon: tribute to football team, H606 [9JA]

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley: tribute to football team, H722 [14JA]

Washington State University: tribute to WSU ROAR (Responsibility, Opportunity, Advocacy, and Respect) Program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, H2682 [25MR]

Young Harris College: tribute to men’s basketball team, H2593 [18MR]

Remarks in Senate

Centenary College of Louisiana: anniversary (S. Res. 543), S90 [7JA]

Dept. of Education: provide that for determining compliance with Title IX in athletics, sex shall be recognized solely on person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth, S1072–S1074 [17MR], S1329, S1332 [19MR], S1419 [20MR], S1462–S1465 [21MR], S1526, S1530 [23MR]

——— provide that for determining compliance with Title IX in athletics, sex shall be recognized solely on person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth (S. 9), S475 [4FE]

Dept. of HHS: provide for sexual health education of young people, including promotion of healthy relationships and prevention of unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and dating violence (S. 1910), S286 [27JA]

Health: require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (S. 3627), S176 [13JA], S186 [14JA], S307 [28JA]

——— require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (S. 3627), motion to proceed, S262 [15JA], S283, S285–S287 [27JA]

——— require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (S. 3627), unanimous-consent agreement, S278 [26JA]

Holtz, Louis L.: tribute (S. Res. 644), S1058 [16MR]

Indiana University: tribute to football team (S. Res. 595), S424 [30JA]

Iowa Lakes Community College: express condolences to victims, families, and those affected by bus crash, S587 [12FE]

Mendoza, Fernando: Heisman Trophy Trust Heisman Memorial Trophy recipient, S23 [6JA]

Montana State University: tribute to football team (S. Res. 589), S298 [27JA]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 601), S518 [5FE]

National TRIO Day: observance, S969 [11MR]

Oklahoma State University: tribute to men’s cross country team (S. Res. 575), S52 [6JA]

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: impact, S357 [29JA]

Sports: recognize Army-Navy football game as America’s game (S. Res. 613), S689 [25FE]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: establish Mental and Behavioral Health Career Promotion Grant Program (S. 3783), S511 [5FE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S544 [10FE]

University of Michigan: anniversary of University of Michigan Hillel, S756 [3MR]

University of Washington: tribute to men’s soccer team (S. Res. 578), S119 [8JA]

Reports filed

Accreditation for College Excellence Act: Committee on Education and Workforce (House) (H.R. 2516) (H. Rept. 119–444), H717 [13JA]

College Financial Aid Clarity Act: Committee on Education and Workforce (House) (H.R. 6502) (H. Rept. 119–460), H1170 [21JA]

Consideration of H.R. 6359, Pregnant Students’ Rights Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1009) (H. Rept. 119–459), H947 [20JA]

Home School Graduation Recognition Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3747), S1009 [11MR]

Homeschool Graduation Recognition Act: Committee on Education and Workforce (House) (H.R. 6392) (H. Rept. 119–492), H2117 [10FE]

Pregnant Students’ Rights Act: Committee on Education and Workforce (House) (H.R. 6359) (H. Rept. 119–447), H891 [14JA]

Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2169), S343 [28JA]

Student Financial Clarity Act: Committee on Education and Workforce (House) (H.R. 6498) (H. Rept. 119–461), H1170 [21JA]

Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act: Committee on Education and Workforce (House) (H.R. 6472) (H. Rept. 119–495), H2185 [11FE]

University of Utah Research Park Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1453) (S. Rept. 119–108), S577 [11FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 1009, consideration of H.R. 6359, Pregnant Students’ Rights Act, H1131 [21JA]

H.R. 980, Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act, H1929 [2FE]

H.R. 1458, Veterans Education and Technical Skills (VETS) Opportunity Act, H1933 [2FE]

H.R. 5235, Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act, H2247 [23FE]

H.R. 6359, Pregnant Students’ Rights Act, H1325 [22JA]

H.R. 6392, Homeschool Graduation Recognition Act, H2364 [3MR]

H.R. 6472, Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act, H2366 [3MR]

S. 3707, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act, S292 [27JA]

S. 3757, Foreign Medical School Accountability Fairness Act, S443 [2FE]

S. 4056, Proprietary Education Oversight Task Force Act, S1011–S1015 [11MR]

S. Res. 575, tribute to Oklahoma State University men’s cross country team, S51 [6JA]

S. Res. 578, tribute to University of Washington men’s soccer team, S118 [8JA]

S. Res. 589, tribute to Montana State University football team, S295 [27JA]

S. Res. 595, tribute to Indiana University football team, S421 [30JA]

S. Res. 601, National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week, S515 [5FE]

S. Res. 613, recognize Army-Navy football game as America’s game, S687 [25FE]

S. Res. 644, tribute to Louis L. Holtz, S1058 [16MR]