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DemocratBill · H.R. 869· House(119-HR-869)

Keep Our PACT Act

Rep. Lee
Age: 60 years
Nevada
Introduced
1/31/2025
Last activity
1/31/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by
Susie Lee
Cosponsors
Democrat - 27Republican - 0
Education
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Keep Our PACT Act. It requires full funding for specific federal education programs for children and students with disabilities. The legislation sets mandatory funding amounts for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2035. It targets part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to address educational inequities. It also amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to fund special education programs. Finally, it designates the provided amounts as emergency requirements.

Yes· 3 of 17

  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+10

    The bill directly fulfills federal funding commitments for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

  • Would children be better off under this?+9

    Substantial increases in K-12 and special education funding directly benefit school-aged children.

  • Would students be better off under this?+9

    Students across the country receive enhanced educational resources and specialized support programs.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-3

    The bill significantly increases mandatory federal spending for education programs over a ten-year period.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-2

    Designating large mandatory funding appropriations as emergency requirements bypasses standard PAYGO budget constraints.