Post-secondary education and workforce development Justice and public safety
H.R. 6472 — Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act
Congress Session: 119
Bill Sponsor: Sen. James Moylan [R-GU]
Bill Introduced: 2025-12-04
Latest Action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 421. [2026-02-11]
Bill Cosponsor(s):
Sen. Aumua Amata Radewagen [R-AS]
Bill Committee(s):
Bill Evidence Provision(s):
Builds Evidence
Defines and Prioritizes Evidence
Includes Evidence Definition
How does this bill advance evidence-based policies?
Defines evidence-based programs as "demonstrated effective when implemented with fidelity" and "based on clearly articulated and empirically supported theory" and "has measurable outcomes relevant to workofrce outcomes for reentering justice-involved individuals"; and "has been scientifically tested and proven effective through randomized control studies or comparison group studies". Also defines "promising". Mandates independent evaluation of each grant, specifies including an assessment of the effectiveness in reducing recidivism and other named outcomes.
Where can I find these policy advancements in this bill?
Sec. 2 amending WIOA § 3221 et seq. to include Sec. 172; Sec. 172(b) and Sec. 172 (g)Last Updated: