House Bills on the Floor

This bill requires the Department of Education to set up a system that checks for identity fraud when people submit the FAFSA, which is the application used to get federal student aid. Starting October 1, 2026, every application would be screened, and if there is reason to suspect fraud, the applicant and their chosen schools would be notified. Schools would not be allowed to give out federal financial aid to a flagged applicant unless they first confirm the person's identity in person or through a live video call. The Department of Education already began a similar fraud detection process on April 26, 2026, which sorts applicants into risk categories and requires high-risk applicants to verify their identity during the application process.

6 votes · 2 comments · 6/10/2026

This bill says that public elementary and middle schools must get permission from a student's parents before making certain changes related to that student's gender. Specifically, schools would need parental consent before changing a student's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on school forms, or before changing which bathrooms or locker rooms a student uses. Schools that don't follow this rule could lose certain federal education funding.

9 votes · 5/20/2026

This bill would remove certain environmental and historic preservation review requirements for some changes to existing wireless towers and cell phone base stations. The changes covered include adding new equipment to existing towers, removing equipment, or replacing equipment. Under current law, these types of projects must go through reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act, but this bill would eliminate those review requirements for these specific tower modifications.

5 votes

This bill would require colleges and universities that receive federal student aid money to give current and prospective students information about their rights and resources if they are pregnant or may become pregnant and want to carry their baby to term. Schools would need to share a list of community and campus resources to help pregnant students, explain what accommodations are available during and after pregnancy, and tell students how to file a discrimination complaint if they feel they were treated unfairly for choosing to carry their baby to term.

1 vote · 1/22/2026

This bill says that in order to keep getting federal funding, local school districts must make sure parents know they have the right to ask for information about foreign involvement in their children's schools. Parents can request to see teaching materials paid for with money from foreign governments or certain foreign groups, find out how many school staff are paid with foreign money, and learn about any funding or agreements the school has with foreign countries or groups of concern. Schools must post information about these parental rights on their websites or share it publicly. The U.S. Department of Education must inform state education agencies about these requirements, and those state agencies must pass the information along to local school districts.

1 vote · 12/4/2025

This bill would stop federal education funding from going to any K–12 school that receives support from the Chinese government. This includes schools that partner with Chinese government-funded language or cultural programs, operate Chinese government-supported learning centers, or accept teaching materials, staff, or money from people or groups working on behalf of the Chinese government. Schools with existing contracts could apply for a waiver from the Department of Education if they can show the contract benefits the school and supports U.S. security and economy. The Department of Education would also be required to inform schools about these rules and help them follow them.

1 vote · 12/4/2025

This bill says that public elementary and secondary schools cannot accept money from or make agreements with the Chinese government or the Chinese Communist Party (or anyone acting on their behalf) if those schools want to keep receiving federal education funding. The bill also requires schools to tell the Department of Education about any money they receive from or contracts they have with any foreign source.

1 vote · 12/3/2025

The SCORE Act creates rules for how college athletes can get paid for using their name, image, or likeness in things like advertisements or endorsements. The bill stops colleges and organizations like the NCAA from preventing student athletes from making these deals. Colleges that make $20 million or more from sports each year must provide counseling and medical benefits to their athletes and have at least 16 sports teams. The bill says student athletes are not employees of their schools, and it overrides state laws about student athlete compensation and benefits.

2 votes

This bill says that colleges and universities that have certain ties to Chinese government-funded programs or Chinese schools connected to China's military or intelligence cannot receive money from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). These ties include contracts, agreements, or gifts from organizations called Confucius Institutes, the Thousand Talents Program, or certain Chinese universities involved in military or police activities. If a college or university ends its relationship with these organizations, it can become eligible for DHS funding again.

0 votes · 5/7/2025

This bill increases the rules about colleges and universities reporting money, gifts, or contracts they receive from foreign countries and organizations. It lowers the dollar amount that triggers reporting requirements and adds stricter rules for countries considered concerning, like China and Russia, including requiring colleges to get special permission before entering into contracts with those countries. The bill also requires certain colleges to report foreign gifts or contracts connected to their researchers, and it requires some private colleges to file reports about their investments. If colleges break these rules, they could face penalties, including losing access to federal student financial aid programs.

0 votes · 3/27/2025