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Introduced
10/28/2025
10/28/2025
In Committee
10/28/2025
10/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education, as a condition of participating in programs under title IV of such Act, to not terminate or otherwise alter the enrollment status of a student due to a disruption of the student’s Federal student financial aid under such title caused by a lapse in appropriations.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Guaranteeing Retention and Aid During Shutdowns Act" or "GRAD Act", requires colleges and universities to maintain a student's enrollment status even if their federal student financial aid (Title IV funding) is disrupted due to a government shutdown or lapse in federal appropriations. Specifically, the bill amends Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 by adding a new provision that mandates institutions of higher education cannot terminate or change a student's enrollment status if their financial aid is interrupted because of a pause in government funding. This means that during a government shutdown, students would be protected from losing their place in school or facing academic penalties, even if their federal financial aid is temporarily suspended. To participate in federal student aid programs, colleges would be required to comply with this new rule, helping to ensure student educational continuity during potential federal budget disruptions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (19)
Shomari Figures (D)*,
André Carson (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Cleo Fields (D),
Valerie Foushee (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Greg Landsman (D),
Summer Lee (D),
LaMonica McIver (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Stacey Plaskett (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (on 10/28/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5850/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5850/BILLS-119hr5850ih.pdf |
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