A bill to amend section 498A of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education to prioritize program reviews of institutions of higher education that disburse Federal financial aid under title IV of such Act without verifying the identity of a student whose FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud.

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Summary of Bill S 4531

This bill, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to amend section 498A of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The proposed amendment would necessitate the Secretary of Education to prioritize program reviews of institutions of higher education that distribute Federal financial aid under title IV without confirming the identity of a student if their FAFSA raises concerns about identity fraud.

Current Status of Bill S 4531

Bill S 4531 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 14, 2026. Bill S 4531 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 14, 2026. Bill S 4531's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 14, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4531

A bill to amend section 498A of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education to prioritize program reviews of institutions of higher education that disburse Federal financial aid under title IV of such Act without verifying the identity of a student whose FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud.