Bill · H.R. 1825· House(119-HR-1825)
GRACE Act
- Introduced
- 3/4/2025
- Last activity
- 3/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Guarding Religious And Career Education Act" or the "GRACE Act," directs changes within the Department of Education. It specifically instructs the Secretary of Education to eliminate the Office of Enforcement. This action is to be carried out through the chief operating officer for the Office of Federal Student Aid. The Office of Enforcement was originally established through an electronic announcement published on October 8, 2021.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1
Eliminating a federal office reduces overall government expenditures.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+1
Reducing bureaucracy is often viewed as a step toward fiscal responsibility.
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+1
The bill's title suggests a intent to protect religious education.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?-3
Eliminating an enforcement office may reduce oversight and protection for consumers in student aid.
Would students be better off under this?-2
The loss of an enforcement office may reduce protections for students regarding federal aid.
Does this reduce what student borrowers owe or repay?-2
Eliminating an enforcement office may reduce the efficacy of student aid oversight and consumer protections.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- No specific positive impacts or benefits for individuals or groups of people are mentioned in the text of the bill.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people are mentioned in the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students-2Good For Low Income Households-1Good For Young Adults-1
- Education And Technology
- Improves Student Loan Relief-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Reduces Government Spending+1Improves Consumer Protection-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+1
- 3/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House