A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This legislation directs the Secretary of Education to establish the Public Service Educational Assistance Program. The program provides educational assistance to the dependents of public service employees who have at least 20 years of service. Under Section 2, the assistance covers tuition, fees, and books for up to 4 academic years at an applicable postsecondary educational institution. Section 3 allows dependents to receive this assistance concurrently with other Federal student aid and exempts the assistance from taxation. Section 5 states that the Act takes effect one year after the date of enactment.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +8
Does this make college cost less?
The bill provides educational assistance to cover tuition, fees, and books for dependents of public service employees.
- Scored +7
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Dependents of public service employees who are of college age directly benefit from tuition and fee coverage.
- Scored +7
Would students be better off under this?
Students who are dependents of qualified public service workers receive comprehensive financial assistance for college or training programs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 provides financial relief by covering the cost of tuition, fees, and books for up to 4 academic years for dependents of public service employees who have at least 20 years of service. This directly benefits families by reducing the cost of higher education or training programs.
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Section 3 ensures that dependents can receive this educational assistance concurrently with other forms of Federal student aid, grants, and loans, allowing families to stack financial resources for school.
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Section 3 explicitly states that the educational assistance provided under this Act shall be exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, meaning recipients will not owe taxes on this benefit.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions outlining specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — Students who are dependents of qualified public service workers receive comprehensive financial assistance for college or training programs. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Dependents of public service employees who are of college age directly benefit from tuition and fee coverage. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income public service families receive substantial financial relief through tuition-free postsecondary education for their dependents. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged public service employees with long tenures benefit significantly by having their dependents' college costs covered. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class families of public service employees receive considerable financial assistance for higher education expenses.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The bill provides educational assistance to cover tuition, fees, and books for dependents of public service employees. Does this reduce what student borrowers owe or repay? — By covering tuition and allowing concurrent federal student aid, the bill helps reduce reliance on student loans.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill exempts the educational assistance provided under the program from federal taxation.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Covering college costs for dependents helps families save money and reduces financial barriers to education.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill directs the federal Secretary of Education to establish and regulate a new national educational assistance program.
- 10/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/28/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 9/24/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mike EzellRepublican · Mississippi
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Jahana HayesDemocrat · Connecticut
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida