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Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act or the FLEX Act This bill expands and revises the Charter Schools Program (CSP), including by expanding the allowable uses of CSP funds. Current law authorizes competitive grants to state entities (e.g., state educational agencies and state charter school boards) and, through them, subgrants to eligible applicants (i.e., charter school developers) to enable them to open and prepare for the operation of a new charter school or replicate or expand an existing high-quality charter school. The bill allows subgrants to also be used for adding or expanding programs or other offerings at these schools, such as through the adoption of new academic programs or delivery models, personalized learning, or a new curricular approach. New offerings must enable additional students to enroll in and benefit from the school. Eligible applicants may also use CSP funds for activities such as hiring and compensating teachers and other school staff (currently, this may only occur during the planning period); carrying out necessary renovations, upgrades, or facility repairs, or acquiring portable classrooms; and providing transportation to students (currently, only one-time, start-up transportation costs are permitted). Eligible applicants may request and receive advance payments of subgrants. Among other requirements, the Department of Education must (1) use CSP funds for additional activities (e.g., increasing the number of available seats in charter schools that serve rural students and students with disabilities), and (2) consult with charter school operators prior to issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking relevant to charter schools.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 566.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-651.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 15.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Sources: Congress.gov
2026 · third_quarter · Education
Charter school program policies for students with disabilities and special education. Support for HR 3453/S1795 Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act. Support for HR 7082 Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act. Support for HR 7086 Equitable Access to School Facilities Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
Charter school oversight, policies concerning federal Charter School Program, public charter school authorizers, federal testing and accountability, National Charter School Resource Center functions and purpose. Support for HR 3453/S1795 Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act. Support for HR 3453/S1795 Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act. Support for HR 7082 Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act. Support for HR 7086 Equitable Access to School Facilities Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
H.R. 3453, Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act H.R. 7082, Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools (FLEX) Act H.R. 7086, Equitable Access to School Facilities Act Issues related to charter schools Issues related to Charter Schools Program (CSP)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
The Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act (S. 1795/H.R.3453) The Equitable Access to School Facilities Act (S. 1723/H.R.7086) The Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools (FLEX) Act (H.R. 7082/S. 4328)
Client expense: $41,860 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Education
Charter school issues, generally H.R.7086, the Equitable Access to School Facilities Act, Entirety H.R.7082/S.4328, the Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act (FLEX Act), Entirety H.R.3453/S.1795, the Empower Charter School Educators To Lead Act, Entirety
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
S.4689 - READ Act (Support): A bill that modifies the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant Program to align with the Science of Reading. Worked with the House of Representatives and the Senate on supporting the bill. H.R. 7890 The Science of Reading Act (Support): A bill that bans three cueing as an allowable use in the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants. Worked with the House of Representatives supporting the bill. S.4328 / H.R. 7082, the Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools (FLEX) Act (Support): A bill that would create more flexibilities for public charter schools receiving Charter Schools Program Competitive Grant funding. Worked with the House of Representatives and the Senate on supporting the bill. H.R. 7086, the Equitable Access to School Facilities Act (Support): A bill addressing inequitable access to safe and affordable school facilities for charter schools, particularly those serving low-income and rural communities. S.4872 Keep Kids in School Act (Support): A bill to establish a competitive grant program for states to confront chronic absenteeism. Worked with the House of Representatives and the Senate on supporting the bill. S. 5046 (Support): Legislation restricting transfers of specified Department of Education functions through interagency agreements. H.R. 9611, Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act (Oppose): Legislation concerning the administration of federal higher education programs. H.R. 10232 (Support): Related House legislation concerning restrictions on interagency transfers of Department of Education functions. [Verify official title, exact scope, and Q3 contacts
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
FY 2027 Labor-HHS Appropriations; Equitable Access to School Facilities Act (S. 1723 / H.R. 7086); FLEX Act (S. 4328/H.R. 7082).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
Charter school program policies for students with disabilities and special education. Support for HR 3453/S1795 Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act. Support for HR 7082 Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act. Support for HR 7086 Equitable Access to School Facilities Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
Charter school oversight, policies concerning federal Charter School Program, public charter school authorizers, federal testing and accountability, National Charter School Resource Center functions and purpose. Support for HR 3453/S1795 Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act. Support for HR 3453/S1795 Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act. Support for HR 7082 Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act. Support for HR 7086 Equitable Access to School Facilities Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
Department of Education Interagency Agreements Elementary & Secondary Education Act Higher Education Secure Rural Schools E-Rate Teacher Pay Child Nutrition Graduated Corporate Tax Act S 4407/HR 7985, CHATBOT Act S 4297/HR 8800, FY27 National Defense Authorization Act S J Res 196, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations" HR 2003, Affordable Loans for Students Act HR 7567, Farm, Food & National Security Act S 4864, PUPIL Act S 4914/HR 9467, Green Ribbon Act H J Res 155, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program" HR 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 HR 9272, Parent PLUS Loan Fairness & Responsibility Act S 4733/HR 9245, Beginning Educators Mentorship & Retention Act S 4689, Reading Excellence & Achievement Act HR 7890, Science of Reading Act HR 9474, Local Foods for Healthy Schools Act S 3321, FAIR Leave Act HR 6617, Keeping All Students Safe Act HR 7259, Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act S 4415/HR 9628, TEACH Improvement Act S 4597/HR 8937, Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act S J Res 182, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program" HR 8728, Feed Our Kids Act S 2828/HR 9224, Child Care Modernization Act S 4567/HR 8896, Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act S 4843/HR 8978, Enhancing Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act S 4618/HR 8979, Elementary & Secondary School Counseling Act S 4504/HR 8752, Full-Service Community School Expansion Act HR 8815, Teacher Debt Relief Act S 4518/HR 8798, Universal School Meals Program Act HR 6413, Workforce Flexibility Act HR 8606, CHARTER Act HR 2616, Stopping Indoctrination & Protecting Kids Act S 4449/HR 8636, Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act HR 1524, ALYSSA Act S Con Res 33, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035 HR 8210, A Stronger Workforce for America Act HR 7082, FLEX Act HR 2333, Protecting Students with Disabilities Act HR 8356, Clean Slate Through Consolidation Act S 4468/HR 4120, Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act
2026 · second_quarter · Education
The Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act (S. 1795/H.R.3453) The Equitable Access to School Facilities Act (S. 1723/H.R.7086) The Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools (FLEX) Act (H.R. 7082/S. 4328)
Client expense: $60,880 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Education
Charter school program policies for students with disabilities and special education. Support for HR 3453/S1795 Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act. Support for HR 7082 Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act. Support for HR 7086 Equitable Access to School Facilities Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
Charter school oversight, policies concerning federal Charter School Program, public charter school authorizers, federal testing and accountability, National Charter School Resource Center functions and purpose. Support for HR 3453/S1795 Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act. Support for HR 3453/S1795 Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act. Support for HR 7082 Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act. Support for HR 7086 Equitable Access to School Facilities Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
H.R. 3453, Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act H.R. 7082, Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools (FLEX) Act H.R. 7086, Equitable Access to School Facilities Act Issues related to charter schools Issues related to Charter Schools Program (CSP)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
The Department of Educations Proposed Rule to Define Professional Student H.R.7082 - FLEX Act H.R.7086 - Equitable Access to School Facilities Act Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the Department of Educations final rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (S.J.Res.182)
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
FY 2027 Labor-HHS Appropriations; Equitable Access to School Facilities Act (S. 1723 / H.R. 7086); FLEX Act (S. 4328/H.R. 7082).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
Charter school issues, generally H.R.7086, the Equitable Access to School Facilities Act, Entirety H.R.7082, the Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act (FLEX Act), Entirety H.R.3453, the Empower Charter School Educators To Lead Act, Entirety
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
S.4689 - READ Act (Support): A bill that modifies the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant Program to align with the Science of Reading. Worked with the House of Representatives and the Senate on supporting the bill. H.R. 7890 The Science of Reading Act (Support) : A bill that bans three cueing as an allowable use in the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants. Worked with the House of Representatives and the Senate on supporting the bill. S.4328/ H.R. 7082, the Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools (FLEX) Act (Support): A bill that would create more flexibilities for public charter schools receiving the Charter Schools Program Competitive Grant funding. Worked with the House of Representatives and the Senate on supporting the bill. H.R. 7086, the Equitable Access to School Facilities Act (Support): A bill that takes an important step toward addressing one of the most persistent barriers facing charter schools and the families they serve: inequitable access to safe and affordable school facilities. This legislation helps to ensure that charter schools, particularly those serving low-income and rural communities, can focus resources on students rather than diverting funds to facilities costs. S.4872 Keep Kids in School Act (Support): A bill to establish a competitive grant program for states to confront issues of chronic absenteeism. Worked with the House of Representatives and the Senate on supporting the bill. Food Security related bills: H.R. 8728 Feed Our Kids Act (Support): provides free daily breakfast, lunch, and after-school snacks to all public K-12 students nationwide.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2026 · first_quarter · Education
Charter school program policies for students with disabilities and special education. Support for HR 3453/S1795 Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act. Support for HR 7082 Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act. Support for HR 7086 Equitable Access to School Facilities Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Education
Charter school oversight, policies concerning federal Charter School Program, public charter school authorizers, federal testing and accountability, National Charter School Resource Center functions and purpose. Support for HR 3453/S1795 Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act. Support for HR 3453/S1795 Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act. Support for HR 7082 Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act. Support for HR 7086 Equitable Access to School Facilities Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Education
H.R. 7082, Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools (FLEX) Act H.R. 7086, Equitable Access to School Facilities Act Issues related to charter schools Issues related to Charter Schools Program (CSP)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 7891, Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026 H.R. 7893, FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act The Department of Educations Proposed Rule to Define Professional Student (no bill#) H.R.7082 - FLEX Act H.R.7086 - Equitable Access to School Facilities Act Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the Department of Educations final rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (no bill#)
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Charter School Funding; IAAS at the Department of Education; the Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools (FLEX) Act (H.R. 7082); and the Equitable Access to School Facilities Act (H.R. 7086).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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| Ritchie Torres | Democratic | NY |
| Troy A. Carter | Democratic | LA |
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE