# 119-hr-3543: College for All Act of 2025

119-hr-3543, College for All Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-03).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-3543
- Congress: 119
- Title: College for All Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA)
- Cosponsors: 78
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-03

## Summary

**This bill would create a Federal–State grant partnership to fully eliminate tuition and required fees for eligible students at participating public colleges and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs).** It would also raise Pell Grant maximums, expand Pell uses to living costs, and start awards in 2026–2027. - Students and families: Eligible students at public two‑year and four‑year colleges and TCUs could have tuition and required fees covered beginning 2026–2027, with initial income limits applied to some 4‑year students in the first year. - States and institutions: Federal support phases down from 100% in 2026–2027 to 80% by 2030–2031, while States must meet maintenance‑of‑effort and accountability rules tied to faculty, aid, and per‑student spending. - HBCUs, MSIs, and student supports: Private nonprofit Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority‑Serving Institutions get a separate grant stream, and a new Inclusive Student Success fund starts with $10.0 billion for FY2026; TRIO funding rises to $3.0 billion.

## Cosponsors (78)

- Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] (D-CA), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large] (D-VT), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35] (D-TX), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] (D-PA), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6] (D-LA), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10] (D-FL), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D-CA), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12] (D-PA), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3] (D-KY), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] (D-NY), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] (D-NY), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] (D-NJ), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] (D-WI), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D-IL), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] (D-NY), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] (D-CA), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] (D-CA), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42] (D-CA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14] (D-CA), 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS), 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (D-NC), 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] (D-MN), 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ), 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] (D-PA), 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA), 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D-FL), 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ), 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] (D-CA), 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34] (D-CA), 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY), 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3] (D-OR), 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO), 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL), 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16] (D-NY), 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY), 2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), 2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] (D-TX), 2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ), 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX), 2026-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mejia, Analilia [D-NJ-11] (D-NJ), 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY), 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] (D-CA), 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-MA), 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29] (D-CA), 2026-07-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30] (D-CA), 2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA), 2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6] (D-WA), 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Blair, Everton [D-GA-13] (D-GA), 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Menefee, Christian D. [D-TX-18] (D-TX), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16] (D-TX), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Bigger, more flexible Pell Grants: benefit, high. For 2026–2027, the Pell Grant maximum would be up to $14,790 at qualifying public institutions or Tribal Colleges, and up to $7,395 at other schools. Starting in 2027–2028, the maximum would rise each year by a CPI‑based percentage and be rounded to the nearest $5. The lifetime limit would change t…
- Grants to cut tuition at minority-serving colleges: benefit, high. Beginning in 2026–2027, eligible private nonprofit minority‑serving colleges (including HBCUs) could receive grants to eliminate tuition and required fees for eligible students. Per‑student funding would start at $5,110 for 2‑year schools and $11,610 for 4‑year schools, rising each year by CPI or u…
- Help with out-of-state tuition gaps: benefit, high. Starting in 2026–2027, students from U.S. outlying areas could get help paying the difference between out‑of‑state and in‑state tuition. The payment could be up to $15,950 per year and up to $79,750 total, and would be prorated for part‑time study. Governors would run the program with schools, and…
- More students, including Dreamers, qualify: benefit, high. This bill would open aid to more noncitizen students who meet rules and file the FAFSA. Dreamers, certain DACA recipients (June 15, 2012 memo), people with Temporary Protected Status, and those with deferred enforced departure could qualify for Pell and tuition‑elimination programs. Dreamers would…
- Tuition-free public college partnership: benefit, high. Starting in award year 2026–2027, this bill would create a federal–state partnership to eliminate tuition and required fees at public colleges and Tribal Colleges. Federal funding would start at $5,110 per community college student and $11,610 per 4‑year student, rising each year by CPI or up to 3%…
- Grants to boost student success: benefit, high. The bill would create a new grant program to expand proven reforms that help students enroll, stay on track, and complete. It would authorize $10 billion for FY2026, with set‑asides: 10% for Tribal Colleges, 2% for evaluation, 60% for competitive state grants, 18% to supplement Tier 1 reforms, and…
- More funding for TRIO, GEAR UP, and minority-serving colleges: benefit, high. This bill would raise authorizations for key student support programs. It would authorize $3.0 billion for TRIO in FY2026 and allow more in FY2027–2035, and authorize $736 million for GEAR UP in FY2026 with future years as needed. It would also set $510 million each year for HBCU/TCU/MSI programs a…
- Budget scoring repeal and tribal safeguard: mixed, low. The bill would repeal a prior congressional budget scoring rule. It would also state that nothing in this bill changes the federal government’s duties under the Snyder Act. These are technical changes and would not directly change household benefits or taxes.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-1810: Safe Schools Improvement Act
- 119-hr-14: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-3543 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3543)

## Related
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [119-hr-1810: Safe Schools Improvement Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1810)
- [119-hr-14: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-14)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3543 (as of 2026-10-03).