No DEI in DC Act

House Bill

H.R. 5474

119th Congress

No DEI in DC Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lori Trahan

Representative

Democratic

MA-3

Cosponsors

6

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This bill would provide funding for early-college high schools and programs that allow high school students to take college-level courses. The goal is to help more students get a head start on their college education while still in high school.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would provide funding for early-college high schools and programs that allow high school students to take college-level courses. The goal is to help more students get a head start on their college education while still in high school.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Jumpstart on College Act This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to support early-college high schools and dual- or concurrent-enrollment programs. Specifically, ED must award grants to (1) institutions of higher education in partnership with one or more local educational agencies to assist them in establishing or supporting early-college high schools or dual- or concurrent-enrollment programs, and (2) states to assist them in supporting or establishing these schools or programs.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides grant funding for early-college high schools and dual/concurrent enrollment programs that allow high school students to earn college credits
Directs the Department of Education to award grants to colleges, universities, and states to support these programs
Aims to help more students access college-level coursework and earn college credits before graduating high school

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would benefit high school students by giving them more opportunities to get a jumpstart on college. It could help reduce college costs and time to degree for students who earn credits in high school. Schools and states would also receive funding to establish and expand these programs, which could increase access for underserved students.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5474, 119th Congress (2025). "No DEI in DC Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5474