Educators for America Act
Latest action (16 Jul 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 9765, the Educators for America Act, would amend a section of the Higher Education Act of 1965 that governs Teacher Quality Partnership grants, specifically the rules for teaching residency programs. The bill restructures the existing list of selection criteria used to choose participants for these residency programs and adds a new requirement: programs must prioritize the recruitment and selection of eligible individuals who are underrepresented in the teaching profession, explicitly including men.
The change affects colleges, universities, and other institutions that operate federally supported teaching residency programs under this part of the Higher Education Act, as well as prospective applicants to those programs. By adding "underrepresented" individuals, including men, as a priority category, the bill would influence how these institutions design recruitment and admissions criteria for teacher-training residencies funded through this federal program.
The bill was introduced in the House on July 16, 2026, by Rep. Adam Smith of Washington and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been considered or voted on by the committee or the full House; it would need committee action, House passage, Senate consideration, and the President's signature before becoming law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 16, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9765 do?
- H.R. 9765, the Educators for America Act, would amend a section of the Higher Education Act of 1965 that governs Teacher Quality Partnership grants, specifically the rules for teaching residency programs. The bill restructures the existing list of selection criteria used to choose participants for these residency programs and adds a new requirement: programs must prioritize the recruitment and selection of eligible individuals who are underrepresented in the teaching profession, explicitly including men. The change affects colleges, universities, and other institutions that operate federally supported teaching residency programs under this part of the Higher Education Act, as well as prospective applicants to those programs. By adding "underrepresented" individuals, including men, as a priority category, the bill would influence how these institutions design recruitment and admissions criteria for teacher-training residencies funded through this federal program. The bill was introduced in the House on July 16, 2026, by Rep. Adam Smith of Washington and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been considered or voted on by the committee or the full House; it would need committee action, House passage, Senate consideration, and the President's signature before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 9765 become law?
- Not yet. As of 16 Jul 2026, H.R. 9765 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9765?
- H.R. 9765 was sponsored by Rep. Adam Smith [D-WA9] (Democrat-WA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9765?
- Introduced (16 Jul 2026).
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