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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
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy 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

Young Kim
Young Kim
CaliforniaRepublican
Summer L. Lee
Summer L. Lee
PennsylvaniaDemocrat

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