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Federal Grants for Tuition-Free Community College and Student Emergency Aid.

This bill establishes a federal grant program to help states transition to offering tuition-free community college for eligible residents. Crucially, it provides funds for direct emergency aid (up to $2,500 annually) to students to cover non-tuition costs like housing, childcare, and food, while also ensuring existing financial aid can be fully used for living expenses. The program prioritizes low-income individuals and workforce development.
Key points
Tuition and fees at community colleges will be covered for eligible state residents who do not yet hold a bachelor's degree.
Students can use existing federal aid (like Pell Grants) and scholarships entirely for living expenses, as they are not required to cover tuition.
Direct emergency financial aid (up to $2,500 per year) is available to students facing financial crises related to housing, childcare, or food insecurity.
The program focuses on developing career pathways aligned with high-demand jobs to increase economic mobility.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5532
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
Process start date: 2025-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a program to facilitate the transition to tuition-free community college in certain States, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5532.

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 2025-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Tuition and fees at community colleges will be covered for eligible state residents who do not yet hold a bachelor's degree.
  • Students can use existing federal aid (like Pell Grants) and scholarships entirely for living expenses, as they are not required to cover tuition.
  • Direct emergency financial aid (up to $2,500 per year) is available to students facing financial crises related to housing, childcare, or food insecurity.
  • The program focuses on developing career pathways aligned with high-demand jobs to increase economic mobility.
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. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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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