hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Grants for hiring veteran campus security; defunds Equity Assistance Centers.
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO)
Introduced in Senate, referred to committee.
The bill creates a competitive grant program at the Department of Education for colleges to hire veterans as campus security. It also bans all federal funding for Equity Assistance Centers, which provide technical assistance on equity in education. Sen. Schmitt introduced it; it's in the Senate HELP Committee.
Introduced Jan 8, 2026
This bill has been introduced in its chamber of Congress. It has been assigned a bill number and referred to a committee for review. Most bills never advance past this stage. The committee may hold hearings, gather expert testimony, and amend the bill before deciding whether to send it to the full chamber for a vote.
Colleges could apply for grants to employ veterans, potentially increasing campus police presence. Equity Assistance Centers, which help schools address discrimination and promote equal opportunity, would lose all federal funding. This means less federal support for diversity and equity programs in education.
Supporters Say
Supporters say it honors veterans and boosts campus safety without new bureaucracy.
Critics Say
Critics argue cutting Equity Assistance Centers harms efforts to reduce discrimination in schools.
Backers emphasize that veterans bring discipline and experience, making campuses safer. Opponents note that Equity Assistance Centers provide crucial civil rights support, especially for marginalized students. The debate reflects broader disagreements over federal priorities in education.