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Congress·Passed House·H.R. 6472

In-state Tuition for Students From United States Territories at Public Colleges

Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act

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Scheduled for House Floor Vote

This bill is on the House floor schedule this week under suspension of the rules.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • Residents of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands would pay the in-state rate at any public college that takes federal funds, no matter the state
  • Colleges could not charge them the higher out-of-state rate
  • This covers people who are U.S. citizens or nationals from those islands
  • Private colleges are not covered, and costs like housing, meals, and fees still apply
  • Families could save thousands each year; many states charge $10,000–$20,000 more for out-of-state tuition
Education

Milestones

4 milestones15 actions
Mar 9, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Mar 4, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 4, 2026House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 72 (Roll no. 82).

Mar 4, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 72 (Roll no. 82).

Mar 4, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2390-2391)

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedProceduralMar 4, 2026

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

351
72
Democrat
208 – 1 · 5
Republican
143 – 71 · 4
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act

Bill NumberHR 6472
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(5)
D: 3R: 2

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