HRES958-119

In Committee

Supporting the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the enactment of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to expanding access to higher education for all Americans.

119th Congress Introduced Dec 17, 2025

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Summary

What This Bill Does
This is a commemorative House resolution marking the 60th anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965, the landmark federal law that established the framework for federal student aid and college access programs. The resolution reaffirms Congress's commitment to ensuring all Americans can pursue higher education.

Who Benefits and How
Students and families benefit symbolically from Congress's reaffirmation of support for higher education access programs like Pell Grants and federal student loans. Higher education institutions receive symbolic recognition for their role in expanding educational opportunity. This is a non-binding resolution with no direct economic impact.

Who Bears the Burden and How
No one bears a direct burden from this resolution. It is a purely symbolic measure that expresses congressional sentiment without creating new requirements, costs, or regulations.

Key Provisions
- Commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)
- Acknowledges those who supported passage and strengthening of the Act
- Recognizes the significant investments the Act has made in students, families, educators, and the nation
- Reaffirms commitment to ensuring all Americans can pursue and complete higher education regardless of background or circumstance

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and reaffirms congressional commitment to ensuring all Americans can pursue higher education.

Who Benefits

  • Students and families seeking higher education
  • Higher education institutions
  • Educators in postsecondary education

Key Policy Areas

Education, Higher Education

Primary Purpose

Commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and reaffirms congressional commitment to ensuring all Americans can pursue higher education.

Policy Domains

Education Higher Education

Legislative Strategy

"Commemorative resolution expressing congressional support for higher education access and federal investment in education"

Identified Gains

  • Students and families seeking higher education
  • Higher education institutions
  • Educators in postsecondary education

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Dec 17, 2025

Ms. Wilson of Florida (for herself, Ms. Adams, and Ms. …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Higher Education

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

1 term
"Higher Education Act of 1965" §higher_education_act

Federal legislation (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) that provides the framework for federal financial aid and support programs for postsecondary education

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