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H.R. 7891119th CongressPlaced on the calendarLatest action May 26, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026
Introduced:
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Colleges that release federal student aid to flagged FAFSA applicants without verifying identity would face priority audits.
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The bill directs the Department of Education to prioritize program reviews and audits of schools that disburse federal student aid to applicants whose FAFSA shows possible identity fraud, if the school didn't verify the student's identity in person or via live video first. Schools that properly verify identity and keep records of doing so can avoid being flagged.
Colleges, universities, and other institutions participating in federal student aid programs, along with the Department of Education's oversight operations.
Being flagged does not mean a school broke rules, but it does trigger closer government scrutiny and may push schools toward stricter identity-verification practices. The bill aims to curb fraud where scammers use stolen identities to collect aid meant for real students.
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Right now: it was placed on the House floor calendar, and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 582.