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Afterschool for All Act

5/21/2026, 6:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8654

The bill titled "To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reauthorize the Nita M. Lowey Community Learning Centers program for fiscal years 2026 through 2035, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 8654 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 4, 2026, aims to extend the authorization of the Nita M. Lowey Community Learning Centers program within the specified fiscal years and includes provisions intended to address various educational aspects under the mentioned Act.

Current Status of Bill HR 8654

Bill HR 8654 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 4, 2026. Bill HR 8654 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 4, 2026.  Bill HR 8654's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of May 4, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8654

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
21
Democrat Cosponsors
21
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8654

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8654

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reauthorize the Nita M. Lowey Community Learning Centers program for fiscal years 2026 through 2035, and for other purposes.
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reauthorize the Nita M. Lowey Community Learning Centers program for fiscal years 2026 through 2035, and for other purposes.

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Allen Knox

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24 days ago

This bill is important for our children's education. How will it impact our communities?