H.R.6472

Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act

Chamber Passed·3/9/26

Guarantees in-state tuition rates for residents of Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

The Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that public institutions of higher education receiving assistance under the Act do not charge higher tuition rates to residents of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands. These residents, termed "covered individuals," must be U.S. nationals. The bill aims to provide equitable access to higher education by aligning tuition costs with those of state residents.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 351–72 · Mar 9
Current
Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

3
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Calendar

Dec 11, 2025

10:15 AM

House Committee on Education and Workforce Hearing

History

Mar 9

Senate

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

Mar 4

House

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

Mar 4

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).