Bills · HR 6472
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6472GuamCaribbean area
Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act
INTRO DEC 4· LAST ACTION MAR 9
READING
2MIN
COSPONSORS
5BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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- One chamber only
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a long-standing disparity in educational access and affordability for U.S. nationals residing in its territories. Currently, students from these territories often face the substantial financial burden of out-of-state tuition when seeking higher education in the mainland U.S. or other states, even though they are U.S. nationals. If this bill becomes law, it would significantly lower college costs for these students, potentially opening doors to educational opportunities they might not otherwise be able to afford.
If it doesn't pass, these students will continue to pay much higher out-of-state tuition rates, which can be a significant barrier to pursuing higher education and may contribute to challenges like brain drain from the territories. The bill highlights the unique status of U.S. territories and their residents within the national higher education system, aiming to provide more equitable treatment compared to residents of the 50 states.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires public colleges and universities receiving federal funds to charge in-state tuition rates to eligible students from specific U.S. territories.
This provision directly lowers the cost of higher education for students from these territories, making college more accessible.
PROVISION 02
Defines an 'eligible individual' as a resident of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, or the U.S. Virgin Islands who is also a national of the United States.
This clearly specifies who qualifies for the in-state tuition benefit, ensuring only eligible students receive it.
PROVISION 03
Amends the Higher Education Act to make compliance with this tuition policy a condition for institutions to participate in federal student aid programs.
This ensures institutions adhere to the new policy, as federal aid is crucial for most higher education institutions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
R· Guam
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
31
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
DEM 3 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
15 EVENTSMAR 9
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
MAR 4
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2390-2391)
MAR 4
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
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).
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6472
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedDec 4, 2025
Last actionMar 9, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025
House BillHR 6472GuamCaribbean area
Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act
INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 9, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
