U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB10612: BASIC Act of 2026
Status: In committee, September 24, 2026
To provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education.
What the bill says
To provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education.
From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:
A BILL To provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Basic Assistance for Students In College Act of 2026 or the BASIC Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. Grants to support the basic needs of students Title VIII of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1161a et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: BB Grants to support the basic needs of students SECTION 899. Grants to support the basic needs of students (a) Definitions In this (B) safe, secure, and adequate housing (including to sleep, to study, to cook, and to shower); (C) health care to promote sustained mental and physical well-being; (D) high-quality and affordable child care; (E) affordable technology and internet access; (F) accessible transportation; (G) personal hygiene and clothing; and (H) other costs described in paragraphs (2) through (14) of section 472(a). (2) Community college (A) In general The term community college means-- (i) a public institution of higher education at which-- (I) the highest degree awarded is an associate degree; or (II) an associate degree is the most frequently awarded degree, including a 2-year Tribal College or University (as defined in section 316); (ii) a public postsecondary vocational institution (as defined in …
Sponsors
- Norma Torres (D, HD-CA-35) · primary sponsor
- Wesley Bell (D, HD-001)
- Yvette Clarke (D, HD-009)
- Luis Correa (D, HD-CA-46)
- Jasmine Crockett (D, HD-030)
- John Garamendi (D)
- Lucy McBath (D, HD-006)
- Gwen Moore (D, HD-004)
- Seth Moulton (D, HD-006)
- Norton, Eleanor (D, HD-000)
- Scott Peters (D, HD-CA-50)
- Linda Sanchez (D)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Education
Common questions
- What is HB10612?
- HB10612 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): BASIC Act of 2026.
- What does HB10612 do?
- In its own words: To provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education.
- What is the status of HB10612?
- In committee as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (September 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB10612?
- Norma Torres (D, HD-CA-35), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB10612?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10612
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