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S 880 119th Congress

Fair College Admissions for Students Act

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education participating in Federal student assistance programs from giving preferential treatment in the admissions process to legacy students or donors.

Official Title as Introduced Congress.gov

Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Latest action Mar 19, 2026 Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] Education
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  1. Official action Congress.gov

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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    Introduced in Senate

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  2. Official action Congress.gov

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

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IntroductionIntroduced Introduced in the Senate. Congress.gov
Official actionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. No additional detail supplied.IntroReferral · Senate Congress.gov
Official actionIntroduced in Senate No additional detail supplied.IntroReferral · Library of Congress · Code 10000 Congress.gov
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Official actionCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. No additional detail supplied.Committee · Senate Congress.gov

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Introduced in Senate Mar 6, 2025

Fair College Admissions for Students ActThis bill prohibits an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs from giving preferential treatment in the admissions process to applicants based on their relationships to donors or alumni of the IHE.

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