Shomari Figures (D-AL)
Restoring Opportunity for Advanced Education Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Restoring Opportunity for Advanced Education Act,'' aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The primary purpose is to terminate existing Federal student loan limits. Additionally, the legislation seeks to restore the availability of Federal Direct PLUS Loans specifically for graduate and professional students. This involves making several technical changes to the existing law.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +6
Would students be better off under this?
Students gain greater access to funding for graduate and professional degrees by removing loan caps.
- Scored +5
Does this make college cost less?
By removing loan limits and restoring PLUS loans, more students can access funds for higher education.
- Scored +4
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Increased access to loans benefits those entering graduate and professional education programs.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
Removing loan limits may increase federal spending through increased loan volumes.
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
Increasing access to loans likely increases overall government expenditure on education.
- Scored -2
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The removal of loan caps could lead to higher federal debt levels.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restoration of Loan Access: The bill seeks to restore the availability of Federal Direct PLUS Loans for graduate and professional students (Section 2(a)). This could provide more financial options for those pursuing advanced degrees.
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Termination of Loan Limits: The bill directs the termination of Federal student loan limits (Section 2(a)). This change would impact how much federal assistance can be accessed for instruction.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — Students gain greater access to funding for graduate and professional degrees by removing loan caps. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Increased access to loans benefits those entering graduate and professional education programs. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Increased availability of PLUS loans can help middle-income families fund advanced degrees. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Removal of limits may provide more options for those unable to pay upfront, though it increases debt risk.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Enhanced access to higher education may foster a more highly skilled workforce. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The removal of loan caps could lead to higher federal debt levels. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — Increasing access to loans likely increases overall government expenditure on education. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — Removing loan limits may increase federal spending through increased loan volumes.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — By removing loan limits and restoring PLUS loans, more students can access funds for higher education.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Expanding federal loan programs increases federal involvement in higher education financing.
- 9/1/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House