Supporting the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the enactment of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to expanding access to higher education for all Americans.

House Resolution

H.Res. 958

119th Congress

Supporting the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the enactment of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to expanding access to higher education for all Americans.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Frederica Wilson

D - FL

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This House resolution commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson as part of the Great Society. It celebrates landmark programs including Pell Grants, TRIO programs, Title IX, support for HBCUs and Hispanic-serving institutions, and the federal student loan system.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This House resolution commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson as part of the Great Society. It celebrates landmark programs including Pell Grants, TRIO programs, Title IX, support for HBCUs and Hispanic-serving institutions, and the federal student loan system.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Marks 60 years since Higher Education Act of 1965
Celebrates creation of Pell Grants (originally Basic Educational Opportunity Grant)
Recognizes TRIO programs (Upward Bound, Talent Search, Special Services)
Honors Title IX prohibiting sex discrimination in federally-funded education
Acknowledges support for HBCUs, HSIs, and developing institutions
Reaffirms commitment to higher education access regardless of background

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution affects millions of students, educators, and families who have benefited from HEA programs over 60 years. Current Pell Grant recipients (about 7 million annually), TRIO program participants, and students at HBCUs and HSIs are recognized. The resolution signals continued congressional support for federal higher education investment. It may influence upcoming HEA reauthorization discussions and appropriations debates for student aid programs.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

958, 119th Congress (2025). "Supporting the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the enactment of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to expanding access to higher education for all Americans.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-958