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Affordable College Textbooks: Grants and Price Transparency for Students.

This act aims to lower college textbook costs for students by supporting the creation and use of free educational materials. This will improve access to higher education and reduce financial burdens. Additionally, colleges will be required to provide more information about textbook prices, helping students make informed decisions.
Key points
Colleges can apply for grants to create and promote free textbooks, aiming to reduce educational costs for students.
More textbook price information: colleges must provide prices, ISBNs, and indicate if a textbook is an open educational resource.
Support for students with disabilities: free textbooks must be available in accessible formats.
College bookstores will have easier access to textbook information, allowing them to offer cheaper alternatives and various formats.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1886
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2025-03-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Affordable College Textbook Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1886.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges can apply for grants to create and promote free textbooks, aiming to reduce educational costs for students.
  • More textbook price information: colleges must provide prices, ISBNs, and indicate if a textbook is an open educational resource.
  • Support for students with disabilities: free textbooks must be available in accessible formats.
  • College bookstores will have easier access to textbook information, allowing them to offer cheaper alternatives and various formats.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Education