Education Bills in Congress
1917 bills classified under Education · Updated June 12, 2026
What Congress Is Doing on Education
Congress is actively engaged in various legislative efforts related to education, with a total of 1,917 bills classified under this topic. Recent bills include H.Res.1255, which supports the designation of May 4-8, 2026, as 'Teacher Appreciation Week', and H.Res.1254, recognizing the contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers. Additionally, H.R.8659 aims to amend the definition of a professional student in the Higher Education Act of 1965, while H.R.8654 seeks to reauthorize the Nita M. Lowey Community Learning Centers program for fiscal years 2026 through 2035. Other notable bills include S.4468, which addresses behavioral health among education professionals, and S.4449, which aims to strengthen federal data collection regarding the teacher and principal workforce. The legislative landscape also features H.R.8618, the College Affordability and Accessibility Act, and H.R.8606, which proposes amendments to ensure that funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act are not awarded to charter schools that contract with for-profit entities. These bills reflect a broad focus on supporting educators, enhancing educational programs, and improving the overall educational environment in the United States.
Recent Education Bills
H.Res.1255 - Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
Sponsored by Hayes, Jahana (Connecticut) · Introduced May 4, 2026
H.Res.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.
Sponsored by Graves, Sam (Missouri) · Introduced May 4, 2026
H.R.8659 - Nursing is a Professional Degree Act
Sponsored by Kiggans, Jennifer A. (Virginia) · Introduced May 4, 2026
H.R.8654 - Afterschool for All Act
Sponsored by Goldman, Daniel S. (New York) · Introduced May 4, 2026
S.Res.718 - A resolution commending and congratulating the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins women's basketball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball National Championship.
Sponsored by Schiff, Adam B. (California) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
S.4468 - Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2026
Sponsored by Kaine, Tim (Virginia) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
S.4449 - Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act
Sponsored by Durbin, Richard J. (Illinois) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
H.Res.1249 - Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights
Sponsored by Tlaib, Rashida (Michigan) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
H.Res.1242 - Supporting the first Friday of May as "National Space Day" in recognition of the significant positive impact the aerospace community has and will continue to have on the United States of America.
Sponsored by Lieu, Ted (California) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
H.Res.1238 - Encouraging greater public-private sector collaboration to promote financial literacy for students and young adults.
Sponsored by Foster, Bill (Illinois) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
H.R.8636 - Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act
Sponsored by Sorensen, Eric (Illinois) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
H.R.8618 - College Affordability and Accessibility Act
Sponsored by Menefee, Christian D. · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
H.R.8614 - Safe Water in Schools Act of 2026
Sponsored by James, John (Michigan) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
H.R.8606 - CHARTER Act
Sponsored by DeLauro, Rosa L. (Connecticut) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
S.Res.706 - A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month", and the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Sponsored by Cornyn, John (Texas) · Introduced Apr 29, 2026
S.Res.704 - A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
Sponsored by Grassley, Chuck (Iowa) · Introduced Apr 29, 2026
S.Res.702 - A resolution commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States.
Sponsored by Coons, Christopher A. (Delaware) · Introduced Apr 29, 2026
S.Res.701 - A resolution designating the week of April 20 through 26, 2026, as "National Dark Sky Week".
Sponsored by Cortez Masto, Catherine (Nevada) · Introduced Apr 29, 2026
S.4435 - Improving Financial Aid Offers for Students Act
Sponsored by Cassidy, Bill (Louisiana) · Introduced Apr 29, 2026
S.4431 - Time for Completion Act
Sponsored by Barrasso, John (Wyoming) · Introduced Apr 29, 2026
S.4428 - No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
Sponsored by Moody, Ashley (Florida) · Introduced Apr 29, 2026
H.Res.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.
Sponsored by Scott, Austin (Georgia) · Introduced Apr 29, 2026
H.R.8590 - CARE for Parenting Students Act
Sponsored by Strickland, Marilyn (Washington) · Introduced Apr 29, 2026
S.Res.694 - A resolution designating April 2026 as "Financial Literacy Month".
Sponsored by Reed, Jack (Rhode Island) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
S.Res.692 - A resolution designating the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week".
Sponsored by Grassley, Chuck (Iowa) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
S.4424 - A bill to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to prohibit certain institutions of higher education from receiving research and development awards, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by Scott, Rick (Florida) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
S.4423 - A bill to amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to require each institution of higher education to certify as part of an application for a research and development award that such institution does not operate certain branch campuses, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by Scott, Rick (Florida) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
S.4420 - Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2026
Sponsored by Heinrich, Martin (New Mexico) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
S.4415 - TEACH Improvement Act of 2026
Sponsored by Grassley, Chuck (Iowa) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
S.4414 - LIFT AI Act
Sponsored by Schiff, Adam B. (California) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
S.4409 - START Act
Sponsored by Banks, Jim (Indiana) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
H.Res.1221 - Supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
Sponsored by Hayes, Jahana (Connecticut) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
H.R.8559 - To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to prohibit certain institutions of higher education from receiving research and development awards, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by Stefanik, Elise M. (New York) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
H.R.8558 - To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to require each institution of higher education to certify as part of an application for a research and development award that such institution does not operate certain branch campuses, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by Stefanik, Elise M. (New York) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
S.Res.688 - A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
Sponsored by Hirono, Mazie K. (Hawaii) · Introduced Apr 27, 2026
S.Res.689 - A resolution congratulating the University of South Carolina Aiken women's polo team on winning the 2026 United States Polo Association Division I Women's National Intercollegiate Championship.
Sponsored by Scott, Tim (South Carolina) · Introduced Apr 27, 2026
S.Res.687 - A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
Sponsored by Hassan, Margaret Wood (New Hampshire) · Introduced Apr 27, 2026
S.4386 - ADVICE Act
Sponsored by Cassidy, Bill (Louisiana) · Introduced Apr 27, 2026
H.R.8518 - Domenic and Ed’s Law
Sponsored by Magaziner, Seth (Rhode Island) · Introduced Apr 27, 2026
H.R.8517 - Clean Energy Workforce Act
Sponsored by Magaziner, Seth (Rhode Island) · Introduced Apr 27, 2026
H.R.8507 - Precision Agriculture Workforce Training and Development Act
Sponsored by Flood, Mike (Nebraska) · Introduced Apr 27, 2026
H.R.8506 - SAFE School Act
Sponsored by Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" (Tennessee) · Introduced Apr 27, 2026
H.R.8502 - HARVEST Act
Sponsored by Figures, Shomari (Alabama) · Introduced Apr 27, 2026
H.R.8501 - Rehabilitation of Historic Schools Act of 2026
Sponsored by Evans, Dwight (Pennsylvania) · Introduced Apr 27, 2026
S.4382 - Workforce Data Enhancement Act
Sponsored by Hickenlooper, John W. (Colorado) · Introduced Apr 23, 2026
H.Res.1212 - Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
Sponsored by Jayapal, Pramila (Washington) · Introduced Apr 23, 2026
H.Res.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.
Sponsored by Courtney, Joe (Connecticut) · Introduced Apr 23, 2026
H.R.8475 - Savings Opportunity and Affordable Repayment Act
Sponsored by DeLauro, Rosa L. (Connecticut) · Introduced Apr 23, 2026
H.R.8476 - No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026
Sponsored by Fine, Randy (Florida) · Introduced Apr 23, 2026
H.R.8465 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act
Sponsored by DeSaulnier, Mark (California) · Introduced Apr 23, 2026
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