New Education and Research Bills

Allows married couples to each claim the full student loan interest deduction.

Exempts state-run student loan programs from certain federal lending rules.

Requires reviews of colleges that don't check for student aid identity fraud.

Requires an identity fraud detection system to review all FAFSA applications.

Renews funding for water research programs and adds a focus on AI's impact.

Provides funding for professional development for after-school STEM educators.

Creates a grant program to help schools recruit and keep qualified teachers.

Expands access to arts and music education in elementary and secondary schools.

Creates a new tax on the wealth of billionaires to fund social programs.

Establishes standards and supports research for artificial intelligence.