Promote vocational training as a viable alternative to traditional college degrees to reduce student loan debt.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act?
The Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act, known as S. 2802, has been in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions since September 14, 2025. Committee members must now decide whether to hold a vote on the bill, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act. No progress has occurred on this proposal since September 14, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act (S. 2802 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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. 4819 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4819 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Jon Husted (R-OH)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.