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Student Protection and Success Act

4/6/2026, 1:16 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8009

H.R. 8009 of the 119th Congress, introduced on March 19, 2026, aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to address institutional ineligibility based on low cohort repayment rates and institute risk-sharing payments for institutions of higher education.

Current Status of Bill HR 8009

Bill HR 8009 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2026. Bill HR 8009 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 19, 2026.  Bill HR 8009's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of March 19, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8009

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 8009

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8009

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for institutional ineligibility based on low cohort repayment rates and to require risk-sharing payments of institutions of higher education.
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for institutional ineligibility based on low cohort repayment rates and to require risk-sharing payments of institutions of higher education.

Comments

Reina Medlin profile image

Reina Medlin

752

9 days ago

I can't believe this bill is trying to mess with my education! Why do they think they know what's best for me? How will this even help students like me in the long run?

Jon Dolan profile image

Jon Dolan

797

9 days ago

I don't think this is a good idea. It's gonna mess things up for me and others. Just not feeling it.