S. 309: A PLUS Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-29 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] |
| Policy area | Education |
| Cosponsors | 12 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-29 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-29):
Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success Act or the A PLUS Act
This bill creates a framework under which states may receive federal elementary and secondary education funds on a consolidated basis and use such funds for any educational purpose permitted by state law.
Cosponsors (12)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Bill Hagerty | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Joni Ernst | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Eric Schmitt | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Ted Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Ron Johnson | R WI (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Tim Sheehy | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Mike Rounds | R SD (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 309 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 309?
S. 309 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A PLUS Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 309 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).