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To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a program under which an institution of higher education may elect to cosign Federal student loans made to students attending the institution, and for other purposes.
5/13/2026, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8759
This bill, titled "To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965" and designated as H.R. 8759 in the 119th Congress, aims to direct the Secretary of Education to establish a program allowing higher education institutions to cosign Federal student loans for their students. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to Federal student loans. Introduced on May 12, 2026, the bill seeks to address student loan issues and potentially ease the burden on students seeking higher education.
Current Status of Bill HR 8759
Bill HR 8759 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 12, 2026. Bill HR 8759 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 12, 2026. Bill HR 8759's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of May 12, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8759
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8759
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8759
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a program under which an institution of higher education may elect to cosign Federal student loans made to students attending the institution, and for other purposes.
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a program under which an institution of higher education may elect to cosign Federal student loans made to students attending the institution, and for other purposes.
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