12/12/2025

 

Samuel Clifford

 

H.R. 6392 - Home School Graduation Recognition Act

 

Sponsor: Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC-8)

 

Purpose: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 so that students who complete secondary education in a home school setting are formally recognized as high school graduates.

 

Effects: Ensures home school graduates are treated equally for federal student aid eligibility and college admissions, removing ambiguity about their status.

 

Bill: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6392

 

*Voted Favorably*

 

H.R. 6472 - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for in-state tuition rates for certain residents of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands, and for other purposes

 

Sponsor: Del. James C. Moylan (R-GU-At Large)

 

Purpose: Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide in‑state tuition rates for residents of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands when attending public colleges in the U.S. mainland.

 

Effects: Expands affordability and access to higher education for students from U.S. territories, aligning their tuition rights with those of state residents.

 

Bill: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6472

 

*Voted Favorably*

 

H.R. 6498 - Student Financial Clarity Act

 

Sponsor: Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-2)

 

Purpose: The bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require colleges and universities to provide clear, standardized disclosures of tuition, fees, and financial aid information. 

 

Effects: Institutions must present tuition and fee information in a way that is consistent and comparable across schools. Students and families should gain a clearer picture of the true cost of attendance, including hidden or variable fees.

 

Bill: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6498

 

*Voted Favorably*

 

H.R. 6502 - College Financial Aid Clarity Act

 

Sponsor: Rep. Lisa McClain (R‑MI‑9)

 

Purpose: This bill requires the Secretary of Education to develop standardized formatting for financial aid offer forms used by colleges and universities.

 

Effects: Ensures students receive consistent, easy‑to‑understand financial aid information across institutions, reducing confusion and misinterpretation.

 

Bill: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6502

 

*Voted Favorably*