HR9955Referred to Committee

Pathway to Trades Act

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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
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2026-07-27
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Christopher R. Deluzio
Christopher R. Deluzio
Democrat · PA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.8% (642 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-07-27

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would change federal higher education rules to make it easier for students at colleges and universities to pursue training in skilled trades like plumbing, electrical work, and construction alongside or instead of traditional four-year degrees. This would affect college students, trade schools, and employers looking to fill jobs that require specialized technical skills. The bill aims to expand career options for students who might benefit more from hands-on trade training than a traditional academic path.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9955 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9955 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide opportunities for students at institutions of higher education to study trades, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 27, 2026 Mr. Deluzio introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide opportunities for students at institutions of higher education to study trades, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pathway to Trades Act''. SEC. 2. AGREEMENTS WITH INSTITUTIONS FOR FEDERAL PERKINS LOANS. Section 463(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087cc(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (8), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) provide that the institution of higher education will-- ``(A) designate a faculty member as a point of contact for students studying, or interested in studying, trades; and ``(B) develop courses for students relating to trades; and''. <all>
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