Provide federal grants to states for programs that improve educational opportunities for disadvantaged students.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026?
The Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026 is stalled in the House Committee on Education and Workforce as of April 13, 2026. The committee members must choose to hold a vote for the bill to advance, but most bills fail to receive this action. History shows that committee inaction is the most common reason for a bill to stop moving.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026 (H.R. 8263 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 10184 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 10184 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 5372 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5372 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Jahana Hayes (D-CT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
