Opportunities for Success Act of 2025
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Dec 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What this bill does
The "Opportunities for Success Act of 2025" aims to reauthorize and modify the Federal Work-Study program. If enacted, it would set specific funding levels for the program from fiscal year 2027 through 2031, increasing annually. The bill also expands the types of activities considered "work-based learning" to include various on-campus and off-campus experiences designed to give students real-world job skills, regardless of whether they receive academic credit.
The legislation would primarily affect institutions of higher education and students participating in the Federal Work-Study program. It introduces new requirements for how institutions must allocate work-study funds, mandating portions for students with exceptional need in work-based learning positions and for community service. Additionally, it includes provisions for allocating funds based on factors like Pell Grant recipients, completion rates, and student need, and establishes specific criteria for institutions to be eligible for certain funding allocations.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 11, 2025, and has been referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. As it is currently in the introduction phase, it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House or the Senate. Further action would require the committee to consider the bill, potentially amend it, and then report it to the House floor for a vote.
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Timeline
11 Dec 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6606 do?
- The "Opportunities for Success Act of 2025" aims to reauthorize and modify the Federal Work-Study program. If enacted, it would set specific funding levels for the program from fiscal year 2027 through 2031, increasing annually. The bill also expands the types of activities considered "work-based learning" to include various on-campus and off-campus experiences designed to give students real-world job skills, regardless of whether they receive academic credit. The legislation would primarily affect institutions of higher education and students participating in the Federal Work-Study program. It introduces new requirements for how institutions must allocate work-study funds, mandating portions for students with exceptional need in work-based learning positions and for community service. Additionally, it includes provisions for allocating funds based on factors like Pell Grant recipients, completion rates, and student need, and establishes specific criteria for institutions to be eligible for certain funding allocations. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 11, 2025, and has been referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. As it is currently in the introduction phase, it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House or the Senate. Further action would require the committee to consider the bill, potentially amend it, and then report it to the House floor for a vote.
- Has H.R. 6606 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6606. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6606?
- H.R. 6606 was sponsored by Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6606?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (11 Dec 2025).
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