Bill119th CongressFiled Mar 6, 2025Education
S. 880
Fair College Admissions for Students Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 6, 2025)
Fair College Admissions for Students Act
This 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.
What just happenedMar 19, 2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMar 6, 2025
- Mar 19, 2026Committee
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Mar 6, 2025IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Mar 6, 2025IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate