Bills & Legislation

Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026

Sponsored by Murphy, Christopher (Democrat-CT) · Senate · Last action: Apr 27, 2026

Savings Opportunity and Affordable Repayment Act

Sponsored by DeLauro, Rosa L. (Democrat-CT-3) · House · Last action: Apr 23, 2026

This bill would amend federal higher education law to create a new repayment option called the Savings Opportunity and Affordable Repayment (SOAR) plan for student loan borrowers. The SOAR plan would be classified as an income-contingent repayment plan, meaning monthly payments would be calculated based on a borrower's income rather than a fixed amount.

Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more, broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.

Sponsored by Courtney, Joe (Democrat-CT-2) · House · Last action: Apr 23, 2026

This bill designates April as "Community College Month" to recognize the role of the nation's community colleges in providing higher education and workforce training. The resolution celebrates community colleges' contribution to economic prosperity but does not create new programs or funding.

YouthBuild for the Future Act

Sponsored by Hayes, Jahana (Democrat-CT-5) · House · Last action: Apr 16, 2026

This bill extends the authorization for the YouthBuild program, a federal initiative that provides job training and education services to low-income youth. The bill allows the program to continue operating and receiving federal funding beyond its current expiration date.

Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026

Sponsored by Hayes, Jahana (Democrat-CT-5) · House · Last action: Apr 14, 2026

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".

Sponsored by Courtney, Joe (Democrat-CT-2) · House · Last action: Apr 9, 2026

Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Sponsored by Larson, John B. (Democrat-CT-1) · House · Last action: Apr 6, 2026

This is an impeachment resolution charging President Donald J. Trump with high crimes and misdemeanors. Impeachment is a formal accusation that would initiate a trial in the Senate to determine whether the President should be removed from office.

Restoring College Access and Affordability Act

Sponsored by Blumenthal, Richard (Democrat-CT) · Senate · Last action: Mar 26, 2026

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the eligibility requirements for transfer of unused entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Blumenthal, Richard (Democrat-CT) · Senate · Last action: Mar 26, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".

Sponsored by Blumenthal, Richard (Democrat-CT) · Senate · Last action: Mar 25, 2026