Directing regents institutions to sign the federal Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education and including effective date provisions

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2026
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2489 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2489 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill directs the university of Iowa, Iowa state university, and the university of northern Iowa to each sign the federal Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education no later than December 31, 2026. Each institution and the board of regents shall take all necessary steps to facilitate such signature by that date. The bill takes effect upon enactment.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named January 20, 2026. On February 4, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. John H. Wills REmail
• Rep. Heather Hora REmail
• Rep. David Jacoby DEmail

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

Family tree

Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

Earlier and later bills are matched by wording or an identical title; check the text to be sure it’s the same idea.