SB880Introduced in the Senate
Fair College Admissions for Students Act
Introduced by Jeff Merkley, District OR
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education participating in Federal student assistance programs from giving preferential treatment in the admissions process to legacy students or donors.
Where it stands
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
March 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
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