📜 Policy Area
Education
150 bills with activity in Congress's records in the last 120 days, sorted by most recent legislative action. A bill can appear here because its record was updated — a new cosponsor, a corrected detail — even if its last floor or committee action was earlier than that. Policy area is assigned by Congress.gov, not by SearchMyRep.
Data last refreshed Nov 7, 2026
H.Res. 1559Sep 17, 2026
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D-TX)
H.R. 7890Sep 17, 2026
Science of Reading Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN)
H.R. 10455Sep 16, 2026
Debt-Free College Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] (D-WI)
H.R. 10415Sep 16, 2026
Food for Thought Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA)
S.Res. 851Sep 14, 2026
A resolution designating the week of September 13 through September 19, 2026, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4675)
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD)
H.Res. 1532Sep 14, 2026
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 13 through September 19, 2026, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA)
H.R. 10347Sep 10, 2026
Data Science and Literacy Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI)
H.R. 10333Sep 10, 2026
AACCENT Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI)
H.R. 10315Sep 8, 2026
AI LABS Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ)
H.Res. 1518Sep 8, 2026
Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC)
H.R. 9203Sep 8, 2026
Student Protection and University Accountability Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 700.
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (R-NY)
H.R. 8781Sep 8, 2026
Title IX Clarification Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 698.
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] (R-TX)
H.R. 10314Sep 8, 2026
To direct the Secretary of Education to conduct a study on the efforts of States, local educational agencies, and public elementary and secondary schools to educate students about the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ)
H.R. 10298Sep 4, 2026
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (D-IL)
H.R. 10277Sep 3, 2026
Access to School Supplies Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12] (D-PA)
H.R. 10220Sep 2, 2026
SIMPLE Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR)
H.R. 10232Sep 2, 2026
To prohibit the transfer of certain offices and functions of the Department of Education to other Federal agencies, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22] (D-NY)
H.R. 10203Sep 1, 2026
Improving Access to Higher Education Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] (D-CA)
H.R. 10206Sep 1, 2026
Restoring Opportunity for Advanced Education Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D-AL)
H.R. 10201Aug 31, 2026
COMPASS Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL)
H.R. 10178Aug 27, 2026
SHIELD Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL)
H.R. 2555Aug 27, 2026
Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 682.
Sponsor: Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN)
H.R. 8476Aug 20, 2026
No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 660.
Sponsor: Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL)
H.R. 10057Aug 6, 2026
Early Childhood Educator Professional Improvement Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY)
S. 4689Aug 6, 2026
READ Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 549.
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA)
S.Res. 831Aug 5, 2026
A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of Northwest Mississippi Community College and celebrating a century of educational excellence, workforce development, student success, and service to the people of Mississippi and the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4480; text: CR S4478-4479)
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS)
S. 3010Aug 5, 2026
21st Century Dyslexia Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 542.
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA)
S. 4097Aug 4, 2026
State-Based Education Loan Awareness Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 539.
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK)
S. 5046Aug 4, 2026
A bill to prohibit the transfer of certain offices and functions of the Department of Education to other Federal agencies, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 541.
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA)
H.R. 10043Aug 3, 2026
Heritage Legacy Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL)
H.J.Res. 208Aug 3, 2026
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require the United States and the States to jointly ensure a high-quality education to all persons within the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] (D-CA)
S. 5195Jul 30, 2026
Green New Deal for Public Schools Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
S. 5179Jul 30, 2026
Title IX Clarification Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN)
S.Res. 825Jul 30, 2026
A resolution commending Mississippi Christian University for 200 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392-4393)
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (R-MS)
S. 5147Jul 28, 2026
PLEDGE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor: Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL)
H.R. 9957Jul 27, 2026
Time for Completion Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT)
H.R. 9952Jul 27, 2026
Healthy Recess for Learning Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI)
H.R. 9955Jul 27, 2026
Pathway to Trades Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA)
H.R. 9959Jul 27, 2026
Green New Deal for Public Schools Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA)
H.R. 9956Jul 27, 2026
Seizure Safe Schools Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC)
H.R. 9958Jul 27, 2026
Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT)
H.R. 9971Jul 27, 2026
Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (D-NC)
H.R. 9974Jul 27, 2026
Young Farmer Success Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] (R-PA)
H.R. 9918Jul 24, 2026
Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA)
S. 5098Jul 23, 2026
Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN)
S. 5116Jul 23, 2026
MERIT Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN)
S. 5128Jul 23, 2026
GRACE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT)
S. 5110Jul 23, 2026
Improving America's Literacy Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX)
H.R. 9896Jul 23, 2026
WINGS Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH)
H.R. 9881Jul 22, 2026
Higher Education Accreditation Accountability Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] (D-CA)
S. 5064Jul 22, 2026
Higher Education Accreditation Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA)
H.R. 9853Jul 22, 2026
Right to Learn Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL)
H.R. 7994Jul 21, 2026
HERO Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA)
S. 5053Jul 21, 2026
Accreditation Reform and Enhanced Accountability Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA)
H.R. 8747Jul 21, 2026
K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Sponsor: Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL)
S. 5029Jul 16, 2026
Educators for America Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ)
H.R. 9765Jul 16, 2026
Educators for America Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (D-WA)
H.R. 9748Jul 16, 2026
Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL)
H.R. 9741Jul 16, 2026
To name the District of Columbia tuition assistance grant program the "Eleanor Holmes Norton District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant Program".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42] (D-CA)
S. 5021Jul 16, 2026
Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR)
H.R. 9605Jul 15, 2026
Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI)
H.R. 9603Jul 15, 2026
Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC)
H.R. 9602Jul 15, 2026
Less Bureaucracy, Better International Foreign Gift Transparency Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
Sponsor: Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (R-WA)
S. 4988Jul 15, 2026
Advanced Coursework Equity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
H.R. 9698Jul 15, 2026
Advanced Coursework Equity Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D-TX)
H.R. 9609Jul 15, 2026
Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] (R-MI)
H.R. 9607Jul 15, 2026
Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] (R-MI)
H.R. 9608Jul 15, 2026
Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL)
S.Res. 802Jul 14, 2026
A resolution honoring and celebrating National Boys and Girls Club Week.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3946)
Sponsor: Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-AL)
S. 4958Jul 14, 2026
Safeguard Kids Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL)
H.R. 9628Jul 9, 2026
TEACH Improvement Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] (R-IA)
H.Res. 1420Jul 6, 2026
Honoring the 31st International President and CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Danette Anthony Reed.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA)
H.R. 7893Jul 2, 2026
FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 635.
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] (R-MI)
H.R. 7894Jul 2, 2026
Truman Scholarship Clean House Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 633.
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (R-NY)
H.R. 9580Jul 2, 2026
PARITY Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] (R-NC)
H.R. 9467Jun 25, 2026
Green Ribbon Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT)
H.R. 5584Jun 25, 2026
LIFT AI Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 1.
Sponsor: Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ)
S. 4914Jun 24, 2026
Green Ribbon Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
S. 4925Jun 24, 2026
Stop the Sexualization of Children Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN)
S. 4897Jun 24, 2026
Credit for Prior Learning Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN)
S.J.Res. 196Jun 24, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 190. (CR S3193)
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR)
H.R. 9414Jun 23, 2026
Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] (D-WI)
S. 4859Jun 23, 2026
Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI)
S. 4864Jun 23, 2026
PUPIL Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
S. 4872Jun 23, 2026
Keep Kids in School Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO)
S. 4847Jun 22, 2026
Summer for All Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT)
S. 4843Jun 18, 2026
Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT)
H.R. 9320Jun 15, 2026
All in For Attendance Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Menefee, Christian D. [D-TX-18] (D-TX)
H.R. 9272Jun 11, 2026
Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (D-IL)
S. 4778Jun 11, 2026
Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM)
H.R. 9300Jun 11, 2026
Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM)
H.R. 9273Jun 11, 2026
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to require public institutions of higher education that receive grants under the Medical Student Education program to include training for medical students relating to menopause in the curriculums of such institutions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC)
S. 4733Jun 10, 2026
Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA)
H.R. 9245Jun 10, 2026
Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT)
H.R. 9218Jun 9, 2026
Marcus’s Law
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ)
H.R. 9195Jun 8, 2026
Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3] (D-KY)
H.R. 9196Jun 8, 2026
Helen Keller Education Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3] (D-KY)
S. 4676Jun 3, 2026
Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
H.R. 9134Jun 3, 2026
Protecting Student Privacy Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6] (D-WA)
H.R. 7891May 26, 2026
Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 582.
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] (R-PA)
H.J.Res. 189May 21, 2026
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR)
H.R. 2616May 21, 2026
Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] (R-MI)
H.R. 8705May 21, 2026
CHARLIE Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 15.
Sponsor: Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] (R-UT)
H.R. 8979May 21, 2026
Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22] (D-NY)
H.R. 8978May 21, 2026
Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22] (D-NY)
H.R. 8975May 21, 2026
All Students Count Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA)
S. 4579May 20, 2026
All Students Count Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI)
S. 4597May 20, 2026
Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR)
S.J.Res. 182May 20, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S2407)
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA)
S. 4567May 19, 2026
Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM)
H.R. 8896May 19, 2026
Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] (D-NM)
H.R. 8859May 15, 2026
Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7] (D-CO)
H.Res. 1298May 15, 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Charter Schools Week", to be observed from May 10 through May 16, 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI)
S. 4528May 14, 2026
IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC)
S. 4541May 14, 2026
Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2307-2308)
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL)
H.R. 8815May 14, 2026
Teacher Debt Relief Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT)
H.R. 8834May 14, 2026
Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] (D-IL)
S.Res. 731May 14, 2026
A resolution recognizing the 175th anniversary of the founding of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2308-2309)
Sponsor: Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL)
S. 4531May 14, 2026
Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH)
S. 4504May 12, 2026
Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD)
H.R. 8759May 12, 2026
Student Loan Reform Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA)
H.R. 8752May 12, 2026
Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] (D-NV)
H.R. 8676May 7, 2026
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to State educational agencies to carry out wellness programs for school personnel, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-OH)
H.Res. 1255May 4, 2026
Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT)
H.Res. 1254May 4, 2026
Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] (R-MO)
H.R. 8618Apr 30, 2026
College Affordability and Accessibility Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Menefee, Christian D. [D-TX-18] (D-TX)
H.R. 8606Apr 30, 2026
CHARTER Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT)
H.R. 8636Apr 30, 2026
Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17] (D-IL)
S. 4428Apr 29, 2026
No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL)
H.Res. 1221Apr 28, 2026
Supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT)
S. 4415Apr 28, 2026
TEACH Improvement Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA)
S. 4414Apr 28, 2026
LIFT AI Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA)
H.R. 8465Apr 23, 2026
Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] (D-CA)
S.Res. 686Apr 22, 2026
A resolution recognizing the significance of Community College Month in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1902; text: CR S1938-1939)
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
H.R. 8402Apr 21, 2026
Civics Learning Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO)
S. 4365Apr 21, 2026
FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] (R-AL)
H.R. 8369Apr 20, 2026
No ICE in Schools Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL)
S. 4348Apr 20, 2026
PARITY Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN)
H.R. 8351Apr 16, 2026
Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (D-NC)
H.R. 8361Apr 16, 2026
Clean Slate through Rehabilitation Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA)
H.R. 8360Apr 16, 2026
Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ)
H.R. 8356Apr 16, 2026
Clean Slate through Consolidation Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI)
S. 4328Apr 16, 2026
FLEX Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL)
H.R. 8303Apr 15, 2026
Revitalizing America’s Schoolyards Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12] (D-PA)
H.R. 8263Apr 14, 2026
Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT)
H.R. 8264Apr 14, 2026
HBCU Research Capacity Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2] (R-AR)
H.R. 8279Apr 14, 2026
To expand the definition of institution of higher education in the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to certain graduate medical schools located outside of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY)
S. 4269Mar 26, 2026
Restoring College Access and Affordability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT)
S. 4190Mar 25, 2026
Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
H.R. 8073Mar 25, 2026
Protection and Advocacy for Student Success Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] (D-CA)