Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 880
Fair College Admissions for Students Act
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Introduced 2025-03-06Topic: higher education · civil rightsSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceFair 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.
Sponsors
- Jeff Merkley Democrat sponsor
- 2 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Senate | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. | refer |
| 2025-03-06 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | refer |
| 2025-03-06 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |