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
The Pathway to Trades Act aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill focuses on providing opportunities for students at institutions of higher education to study trades. It specifically proposes changes to the requirements for agreements with institutions regarding Federal Perkins Loans. Under this act, institutions would be required to take specific steps to support trade education. This includes designating faculty and developing relevant coursework.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The act requires institutions to develop trade-related courses and provide dedicated faculty points of contact for students.
- Scored +4
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The bill creates specific educational pathways and faculty support for students interested in trade careers.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill facilitates trade education which can prepare students for various skilled occupations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased opportunities for trade studies: The bill aims to provide opportunities for students at institutions of higher education to study trades (Section 2).
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Dedicated student support: Institutions would be required to designate a faculty member as a point of contact for students studying, or interested in studying, trades (Section 2, paragraph 9, subparagraph A).
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Development of specialized curriculum: The bill requires institutions to develop courses for students relating to trades (Section 2, paragraph 9, subparagraph B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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? — The act requires institutions to develop trade-related courses and provide dedicated faculty points of contact for students. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill creates specific educational pathways and faculty support for students interested in trade careers. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Expanding trade education options can provide skill-based pathways for economic mobility.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill facilitates trade education which can prepare students for various skilled occupations.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — By integrating trades into higher education through Perkins Loan agreements, it may provide more direct pathways to employment.
- 7/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House