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in committee · United States · House Sep 8, 2026

HR 5634: Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2026

This bill limits the amount of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits available for flight training at public colleges and universities. It sets a $100,000 maximum total benefit for such training (adjusted annually for inflation), affecting veterans pursuing flight programs at public institutions. The inflation adjustment uses the Consumer Price Index, increasing the cap each year based on prior cost-of-living changes. The limit applies only to veterans starting flight training on or after August 1, 2026. This is a direct change to benefit eligibility under the VA's education program.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill limits Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits for flight training, reducing educational access and funding for veterans pursuing education at public institutions.85% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransBill caps GI Bill benefits for flight training at $100k (inflation-adjusted), restricting veteran access to full funding for this specific program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jun 26, 2025

HR 4178: Enforce the Caps Act

HR 4178, the "Enforce the Caps Act," sets specific annual spending limits for non-defense discretionary programs in federal budgets from fiscal years 2026 through 2029. It establishes new budget authority ceilings of $1.622 trillion for 2026, increasing to $1.671 trillion by 2029. These caps directly affect federal agencies managing programs like education, transportation, and scientific research by restricting their annual funding levels. The bill amends the 1985 Balanced Budget Act to insert these fixed spending levels into law, creating binding limits for those fiscal years.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill imposes spending caps on non-defense discretionary programs, directly restricting annual funding for agencies managing education programs like K-12 and higher education.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill imposes spending caps on non-defense discretionary programs, including transportation, restricting annual funding levels and limiting program flexibility.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jan 23, 2025

HR 650: Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act

HR 650, the Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act, protects parents’ fundamental right to direct their child’s education, moral or religious upbringing, and health care decisions. It prohibits government (including agencies and officials) from substantially interfering with these parental choices without proving a "compelling governmental interest" using strict scrutiny. The bill applies to all federal laws and programs, allowing parents to challenge government actions in court and seek remedies if their rights are violated. It specifically exempts cases involving serious child safety risks but aims to prevent government overreach in parenting decisions based on disagreement with parental choices. This bill directly affects parents of children under 18 and sets a legal standard for how government can interact with family decisions.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts government interference in parental education decisions, directly limiting curriculum control and government mandates in schools.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects parental rights to make health care decisions for children, preventing government interference without compelling interest.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1282: Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act

HR 1282 prohibits federal funding for colleges that operate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs or offices. It requires institutions to certify they do not run any initiative primarily focused on classifying students by race, gender, or other protected characteristics, or providing preferential treatment based on those factors. Schools receiving federal funds (including student loans) must provide this certification, and the government can verify it or appeal funding termination through a formal process. This bill directly affects nearly all colleges and universities that accept federal financial aid, fundamentally changing eligibility for those programs.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill prohibits federal funding for colleges with DEI programs, directly restricting diversity initiatives in higher education through defunding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Aug 29, 2025

HR 5066: Safe Students Act

This bill repeals the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and makes technical amendments to Title 18 of the U.S. Code, specifically removing references to school zones in firearm offense provisions. It revises sections governing firearm restrictions (Section 922), definitions (Section 921), and penalties (Section 924) by renumbering and deleting specific paragraphs related to the repealed law. The bill directly affects federal firearm law enforcement and legal interpretations concerning school zones, but does not create new restrictions or protections. As a procedural repeal, it removes outdated language without altering current firearm regulations.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRepeals Gun-Free School Zones Act, removing firearm restrictions in school zones. Weakens a key criminal justice safety measure, opposing efforts to protect schools through firearm regulation.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRepeals Gun-Free School Zones Act, removing firearm restrictions in school zones and weakening school safety protections directly affecting K-12 education policy.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms Law Enforcement School Safety

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in committee · United States · House Jan 31, 2025

HR 899: To terminate the Department of Education.

HR 899 would end the U.S. Department of Education by December 31, 2026, terminating its federal agency status. This bill directly affects all federal education programs and operations currently managed by the Department, such as student aid and school funding. The key mechanism is a fixed termination date, requiring the transfer of the Department's responsibilities to other federal agencies without specifying new administrative structures. The bill focuses solely on ending the agency's existence, not altering education policy or funding mechanisms.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationTerminates U.S. Department of Education, ending federal education programs and funding mechanisms per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Funding Student Financial Aid

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passed · United States · House Dec 4, 2025

HR 1069: PROTECT Our Kids Act

HR 1069, the PROTECT Our Kids Act, prohibits federal funding for elementary and secondary schools that partner with Chinese government-funded programs like Confucius Institutes or Confucius Classrooms. The bill bans funds under applicable federal education programs from schools having such partnerships, effective one year after enactment. Schools with existing contracts before the bill's passage may request waivers by proving the partnership benefits students and supports U.S. security, though waivers expire when contracts end. The law directly affects schools receiving federal education funds and requires schools to comply within 90 days of enactment.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill prohibits federal funding for schools partnering with Chinese government programs, effectively defunding institutions engaging with Confucius Institutes under security restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 26, 2025

S 1148: A bill to terminate the Department of Education.

This bill (S 1148) directs the termination of the U.S. Department of Education by December 31, 2026. It would end the federal agency responsible for administering education programs, including student loans, school funding, and civil rights enforcement. The legislation directly affects the Department of Education and its staff, as well as the millions of students, schools, and institutions currently served by federal education programs. No additional mechanisms or replacement structures are specified in the bill text.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationTerminates federal education agency, ending student loans, school funding, and civil rights enforcement programs, directly defunding and dismantling federal education infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Student Financial Aid

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