H.R. 5850 · 119th Congress
GRAD Act
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Bill details
Introduced: 10/28/2025
Current status: In committee
Introduced by: Shomari Figures (D · AL-02)
Bill ID: 119hr5850
Latest official action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Guaranteeing Retention and Aid During Shutdowns Act or the GRAD Act This bill prohibits institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid programs from terminating or otherwise altering the enrollment status of a student due to a disruption of the student’s federal student financial aid caused by a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown).
Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 10/28/2025
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