House bill · H.R. 9955 (119th Congress)
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide opportunities for students at institutions of higher education to study trades, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Christopher R. Deluzio (U.S. Representative, PA-17, Democratic)
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Summary
This bill would amend the Higher Education Act to require institutions participating in federal Perkins loan programs to designate a trades contact and develop trade-related courses for students.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Education and Workforce · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Jul 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jul 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jul 27, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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