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DemocratBill · S. 343· Senate(119-S-343)

Keep Our PACT Act

Rep. Van Hollen
Age: 67 years
Maryland
Introduced
1/30/2025
Last activity
1/30/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsored by
Chris Van Hollen
Cosponsors
Democrat - 23Republican - 0
Education
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act" (or "Keep Our PACT Act") requires full funding for two specific education programs. It mandates funding for Part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 from fiscal year 2026 through 2035. It also mandates funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act through fiscal year 2035 and every year after. The bill designates these funds as emergency requirements.

Yes· 3 of 21

  • Would children be better off under this?+10

    Directly increases funding for K-12 education and special education services for children.

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

    The bill guarantees full funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

  • Would students be better off under this?+10

    Directly increases the funds available for educational services and accessibility.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-8

    The bill explicitly increases mandatory spending for Title I and IDEA.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-5

    The bill mandates significant increases in federal spending for education programs through 2035.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-5

    The bill bypasses standard appropriation processes by designating funds as emergency requirements.