H. R. 9955

Pathway to Trades Act

Shown here: Introduced in House (2026-07-27)

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide opportunities for students at institutions of higher education to study trades, and for other purposes.

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Pathway to Trades Act”.

2. Agreements with institutions for Federal Perkins Loans

Section 463(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087cc(a)) is amended—

(1) in paragraph (8), by striking “and” at the end;

(2) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and

(3) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following:

(9) provide that the institution of higher education will—
(A) designate a faculty member as a point of contact for students studying, or interested in studying, trades; and
(B) develop courses for students relating to trades; and

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