S 880 119th Congress Senate In Committee

Fair College Admissions for Students Act

Latest action: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. · Mar 19, 2026

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Legislative Summary

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.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Independent · OR
Cosponsors (2)
Sen. KennedySen. Padilla

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