S. 880 · 119th Congress
Fair College Admissions for Students Act
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Bill details
Introduced: 3/6/2025
Current status: In progress
Introduced by: Jeff Merkley (D · OR)
Bill ID: 119s880
Latest official action: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
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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: BILLSUM · Summary date: 3/6/2025
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