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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 462: Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act

The Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act transfers approximately 5,000 acres of federal land in Nevada to local entities including the City of Reno, City of Sparks, Washoe County, and the Washoe County School District for specific public purposes such as parks, schools, flood management, and recreational facilities. It also transfers land to be held in trust for Native American tribes including the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, and Washoe Tribe, expanding their reservations. The bill designates several wilderness areas and conservation areas while requiring recipients to maintain the specified public uses of the land or risk reversion to federal ownership, with recipients covering all conveyance costs despite the land being transferred for no consideration. The bill includes detailed maps and legal descriptions for all land transfers and designations, with specific provisions for affordable housing development on designated parcels.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationTransfers land to Washoe County School District for school facilities, directly supporting educational infrastructure per bill's purpose.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Oct 3, 2025

HR 5675: Degrees Not Debt Act of 2025

HR 5675, the Degrees Not Debt Act of 2025, increases the maximum Federal Pell Grant award for undergraduate students. For the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years, the maximum grant rises to $14,800 (adjusted for prior-year appropriations), and for 2028-2029 onward, it increases annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) change. This directly affects low-income undergraduate students who rely on Pell Grants to cover tuition and fees. The changes take effect July 1, 2026, aiming to reduce student debt burdens by expanding federal grant support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases federal Pell Grant funding for low-income students, directly expanding government support for education expenses through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases Pell Grant funding for low-income undergrads, directly expanding financial access to higher education and reducing student debt burden.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Sep 8, 2025

HR 5195: Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act

This bill increases federal funding for Impact Aid, which supports school districts that serve students on federal property (like military bases) or have high numbers of children with disabilities. It authorizes specific annual funding amounts for four key areas: payments for federal property acquisition, basic support for heavily impacted districts, aid for children with disabilities, and school construction. The funding grows incrementally each year from 2026 through 2031, with total annual amounts rising from $85 million to $250 million for property payments, and from $1.49 billion to $2.35 billion for basic district support. This directly affects school districts in communities with significant federal land or federal facility presence.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases federal funding for school districts via Impact Aid, a public service program requiring government spending authorization.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly increases federal funding for Impact Aid supporting school districts on federal property and with disabled students, authorizing incremental annual funding growth for infrastructure and support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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in committee · United States · House May 23, 2025

HR 3587: Investing in Digital Skills Act

This bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to prioritize digital literacy skills in adult education programs. It defines "digital literacy skills" using existing federal standards and requires WIOA-funded programs to integrate these skills into their services for adults seeking employment, economic self-sufficiency, or community participation. Key provisions mandate that programs must now include training in digital technology use, problem-solving with digital tools, and parental support for children's learning through digital skills. The bill directly affects adult education and workforce programs serving low-income adults, job seekers, and parents across all states.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates digital literacy training in adult education programs under WIOA, advancing educational access for adults through enhanced skills development. Aligns with topic's 'educational access' component.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates digital literacy training in WIOA programs to enhance job readiness and economic self-sufficiency for workers seeking employment.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates digital literacy training in workforce programs, advancing digital equity and access through WIOA integration95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Apr 21, 2025

HR 2971: YOUNG Act of 2025

HR 2971, the YOUNG Act of 2025, creates a new federal grant program to fund youth biodiversity monitoring projects using modern tools like drones, AI, and environmental DNA analysis. It directly supports schools, nonprofits, tribal governments, and local governments that run projects educating young people about wildlife science and conservation. The program allocates $1 million annually (2026-2032) to cover project costs such as supplies, transportation, and permits, with priority given to projects serving underserved communities facing systemic barriers. Grantees must report on participation and grant usage to Congress within two years of enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates federal grants for schools to fund biodiversity education projects, directly supporting K-12 educational programs and funding.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds youth biodiversity monitoring and conservation education, directly supporting environmental conservation through grants for schools and nonprofits.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds AI, drones, and environmental DNA analysis for youth biodiversity projects, directly advancing technology use in education and conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · House Sep 23, 2025

HR 5557: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2025

The Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2025 would establish a federal grant program to fund school-based mental health services for students in grades K-12, particularly those experiencing trauma, grief, suicide risk, or violence. It directly affects schools (including Bureau of Indian Education schools), students, and community mental health providers through partnerships that must include school districts and local mental health entities. Key provisions require services to be culturally appropriate, trauma-informed, and integrated with positive behavioral supports, with grants capped at $2 million per award for 5 years (renewable) and funded at $300 million annually for 2027-2028. Recipients must report annually on program outcomes, ensure equitable access across urban and rural areas, and comply with privacy laws like HIPAA and FERPA.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFederal grants for school-based mental health services directly fund student support programs in K-12 education, advancing educational access and student well-being.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes federal grants for school-based mental health services, directly funding expanded access to mental health care for students in K-12, aligning with healthcare support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 4, 2025

HR 5149: Protecting Girls’ Sports for Military Kids Act

HR 5149, the Protecting Girls’ Sports for Military Kids Act, prohibits male students from participating in female-designated sports at schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA), which serve military-connected students. The bill defines "female sport" as athletic programs exclusively for students biologically assigned female at birth (based on reproductive systems producing eggs), and bars those assigned male at birth (based on reproductive systems producing sperm) from such teams. This policy applies only to DODEA schools, not public or private schools generally. The law creates a specific rule for military-dependent student athletes within the DODEA system, using biological criteria to determine eligibility.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts participation in female sports programs at military schools based on biological sex, limiting school athletic opportunities for transgender students.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 15, 2025

S 2802: Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act

This bill requires the Department of Education to publish and regularly update online information about career and technical education (CTE) programs, including their average completion time, cost, and graduate employment rates, plus state-specific program opportunities and funding options under the Perkins Act. It also mandates adding a one-page summary of this CTE information to the beginning of the FAFSA application, along with an acknowledgment signature box, to inform students about CTE as a viable alternative to four-year degrees. The disclosure must include details on Workforce Pell Grants and program availability. No new funding is authorized to implement these requirements. The bill directly affects students applying for federal student aid by providing clearer information about CTE pathways.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates CTE program transparency and FAFSA inclusion to inform students about alternatives to student debt, enhancing educational access and choice.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Dec 16, 2025

HR 6739: Clarity in Professional Degree Act

HR 6739, the Clarity in Professional Degree Act, amends the Higher Education Act to restore federal student aid eligibility for specific professional degree programs that were excluded under a recent Department of Education rule change. It directly affects students pursuing degrees in nursing (ADN, RN, BSN), occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, accounting, architecture, education specialties, and public health. The bill adds these 10 degree types to the official definition of "professional degree" under federal aid rules, reversing a policy expected to take effect July 1, 2026, which would have removed their aid eligibility. This change ensures students in these critical fields can continue accessing federal loans and grants.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRestores federal student aid eligibility for education specialties and related professional degrees, directly enhancing access to higher education programs and supporting students pursuing teaching and educational careers.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestores federal student aid for healthcare professions (nursing, PT, public health) to expand workforce training and access to care.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRestores federal student aid for 10 professional degree programs (nursing, social work, etc.), directly funding workforce development in key labor sectors by enabling access to education and career pathways.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Healthcare Workforce Public Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 17, 2026

HR 7594: Workforce Development Through Post-Graduation Scholarships Act of 2026

This bill changes tax rules for specific education loan repayments. It allows graduates to exclude from taxable income amounts received through "post-graduation scholarship grants" that repay part of their student loans. These grants must be provided by qualified nonprofits (like private foundations or community trusts) to individuals who agree to live and work in communities with below-average bachelor's degree attainment rates. The grants require direct payments to loan holders, exclude employees of the granting organization, and include reporting requirements for the Treasury Department on program effectiveness within three years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exclusion for scholarship grants, reducing taxable income for graduates in underserved communities, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tax exclusion for loan repayments via nonprofit grants targeting underserved communities with low bachelor's attainment, reducing financial barriers and improving higher education access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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