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Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act

2/12/2026, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6472

The Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act, designated as H.R. 6472 in the 119th Congress and introduced on December 4, 2025, aims to improve access to higher education for students in U.S. territories. The bill likely includes provisions focused on enhancing educational opportunities, financial aid, or resources for students from territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and others. Specific directives within the bill may pertain to eligibility criteria, funding allocations, or program implementation to support territorial students pursuing higher education. For further details, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed via the provided link: [https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6472/BILLS-119hr6472ih.pdf](https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6472/BILLS-119hr6472ih.pdf).

Current Status of Bill HR 6472

Bill HR 6472 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 4, 2025. Bill HR 6472 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on December 4, 2025.  Bill HR 6472's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 421. as of February 11, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6472

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6472

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 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.
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.

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