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Fair College Admissions for Students Act
4/24/2025, 4:53 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2809
The bill H.R. 2809 in the 119th Congress aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prevent institutions of higher education receiving federal student assistance from favoring legacy students or donors in the admissions process.
Congressional Summary of HR 2809
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2809
Bill HR 2809 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 10, 2025. Bill HR 2809 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 10, 2025. Bill HR 2809's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of April 10, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2809
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2809
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2809
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education participating in Federal student assistance programs from giving preferential treatment in the admissions process to legacy students or donors.
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education participating in Federal student assistance programs from giving preferential treatment in the admissions process to legacy students or donors.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2809
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