Bills/H.R. 6498

Student Financial Clarity Act of 2025

Student Financial Clarity Act of 2025

In CommitteeEducationHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Student Financial Clarity Act of 2025 – Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Student Financial Clarity Act of 2025 (HR 6498) aims to increase transparency in higher education by requiring colleges to provide clearer information about student financial outcomes. Based on its subject areas, the bill would likely require schools to disclose data about graduates' earnings, employment rates, and educational costs, helping students and families make more informed decisions about which colleges to attend and whether specific degree programs are worth the investment. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily affect prospective and current college students, their families, and higher education institutions. Students would gain access to better information about post-graduation outcomes, while colleges and universities would need to collect and publicly report this data.

Federal student loan programs and government lending agencies would also be involved in implementing these transparency requirements. **Current Status** As of now, HR 6498 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Brett Guthrie, a Republican from Kentucky. Many similar transparency bills have been proposed in recent years as policymakers across party lines have expressed interest in helping students understand the financial value of their educational choices.

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Latest Action

January 21, 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 395.

Subjects

Academic performance and assessmentsGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHigher educationStudent aid and college costsWages and earnings

Sponsor

4 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
December 9, 2025
Last Updated
January 21, 2026
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