The latest bills, executive orders, and proclamations touching education.
Bill introduced·May 21, 2026
HJRES 189 — 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".
Suzanne BonamiciD · Oregon · house
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Bill introduced·May 19, 2026
HR 8896 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide enhanced student loan relief to educators, and for other purposes.
Teresa Leger FernandezD · New Mexico · house
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Bill introduced·Apr 15, 2026
SRES 670 — A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Brian SchatzD · Hawaii · senate
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Bill introduced·Apr 9, 2026
HRES 1162 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Glisten's (formerly GLSEN's) 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling communities across the country to action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Mark TakanoD · California · house
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Bill introduced·May 12, 2026
S 4496 — A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional uses of funds for grants to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities, and for other purposes.
Education
Angela AlsobrooksD · Maryland · senate
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Bill introduced·May 4, 2026
HRES 1254 — 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.
Education
Sam GravesR · Missouri · house
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Bill introduced·Mar 24, 2026
HR 8045 — Student Loan Interest Elimination Act
Education
Joe CourtneyD · Connecticut · house
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Bill introduced·Mar 4, 2026
HR 7810 — Lowering Student Loans Act
Education
Mike ThompsonD · California · house
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Bill introduced·Mar 4, 2026
HR 7798 — School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act
Education
Gwen MooreD · Wisconsin · house
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Bill introduced·May 7, 2026
HR 8676 — 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.
Education
Shontel BrownD · Ohio · house
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Bill introduced·Apr 9, 2026
HJRES 155 — 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".
Education
Joe CourtneyD · Connecticut · house
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Bill introduced·Apr 14, 2026
HR 8279 — 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.
Education
Thomas SuozziD · New York · house
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Bill introduced·Apr 29, 2026
HRES 1224 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Congress
Austin ScottR · Georgia · house
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Bill introduced·Apr 23, 2026
HRES 1209 — 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 Nation's economic prosperity.
Education
Joe CourtneyD · Connecticut · house
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Bill introduced·Mar 16, 2026
S 4097 — State-Based Education Loan Awareness Act
Education
Lisa MurkowskiR · Alaska · senate
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Bill introduced·May 19, 2026
S 4567 — Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act of 2026
Ben LujánD · New Mexico · senate
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Bill introduced·May 19, 2026
S 4567 — Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act of 2026
Ben LujánD · New Mexico · senate
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Bill introduced·May 14, 2026
HR 8834 — To ensure that significantly more students graduate college with the international knowledge and experience essential for success in today's global economy through the establishment of the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program in the Department of State.
Bradley SchneiderD · Illinois · house
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Bill introduced·May 13, 2026
HR 8798 — Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026
Agriculture and Food
Ilhan OmarD · Minnesota · house
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Bill introduced·May 13, 2026
S 4518 — Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026
Agriculture and Food
Bernard SandersI · Vermont · senate
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Bill introduced·May 13, 2026
HRES 1282 — Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and its critical role in advancing the practice of obstetrics and gynecology and the health and well-being of patients through excellence in clinical practice, education, advocacy, and research.
Health
Kelly MorrisonD · Minnesota · house
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Bill introduced·May 12, 2026
HJRES 182 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2023-01: Unfair Billing and Collection Practices After Bankruptcy Discharges of Certain Student Loan Debts".
Finance and Financial Sector
Janelle BynumD · Oregon · house
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Bill introduced·May 12, 2026
HR 8759 — Student Loan Reform Act
Scott PerryR · Pennsylvania · house
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Bill introduced·Apr 14, 2026
HR 8268 — Biotechnology for All High School Students Act