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Helping Student Parents Succeed Act

7/3/2025, 8:04 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3985

This bill, designated as H.R. 3985 in the 119th Congress and introduced on June 12, 2025, aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to set forth notification requirements relating to the policies and information applicable to expectant and parenting students.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3985

Bill HR 3985 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2025. Bill HR 3985 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 12, 2025.  Bill HR 3985's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of June 12, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3985

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3985

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3985

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish notification requirements for policies and information concerning expectant and parenting students, and for other purposes.
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish notification requirements for policies and information concerning expectant and parenting students, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Nola Robertson

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5 months ago

I think this bill is good for student parents. It will help them succeed in school and take care of their kids. I hope it passes and helps a lot of people. What do you think will happen if it becomes a law?

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3985

Lucy McBath
Lucy McBath
GeorgiaDemocrat
Deborah K. Ross
Deborah K. Ross
North CarolinaDemocrat
Zachary Nunn
Zachary Nunn
IowaRepublican
Julie Johnson
Julie Johnson
TexasIndependent
Jahana Hayes
Jahana Hayes
ConnecticutDemocrat
Juan Ciscomani
Juan Ciscomani
ArizonaRepublican

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