United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 7117 — Fast Track To and Through College Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill introduces a new subpart focused on accelerating time to degree within the Federal Pell Grant program.

  • 20 U.S.C. § 1070

    Subpart 5--Accelerating Time to Degree SEC. 416A. PURPOSE. The purpose of this subpart is to increase rates of college completion and reduce college costs by accelerating time to degree, aligning secondary and postsecondary education, and improving postsecondary credit transfer.

    This addition establishes a specific focus on accelerating college completion and reducing costs within the Federal Pell Grant framework.

  • 20 U.S.C. § 1070

    SEC. 416B. DEFINITIONS. ... (lists multiple definitions including 'Advanced coursework', 'Dual or concurrent enrollment program', 'Early college fast track pathway', etc.)

    Introduces a range of definitions pertinent to the new subpart aimed at clarifying various educational terms related to accelerating time to degree.

  • 20 U.S.C. § 1070

    subparts 5, 6, and 7 → subparts 6, 7, and 8

    Renumbers existing subparts to accommodate the new subpart introduced by this bill.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 7117?
HR 7117 is sponsored by Moylan, James C. (Republican), Bell, Wesley (Democratic), and Olszewski, Johnny (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 7117?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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