HR 7892 119th Congress

No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Sponsors

Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

R — UT

Summary

No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an identity fraud detection system for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Beginning on October 1, 2026, ED must use an identity fraud detection system to review each submitted application to determine whether the applicant presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud. If ED makes such a determination, it must notify the applicant and each institution of higher education (IHE) designated on the application that the applicant is subject to additional identity verification. An IHE may not disburse federal financial aid to an applicant that presents a reasonable suspicion of fraud unless the IHE verifies the applicant's identity in person or by live video. If the applicant's identity is confirmed, the IHE must notify ED that the applicant's identity has been verified. ED must establish guidelines for the identity verification procedures conducted by IHEs. (On April 26, 2026, ED began implementing a real-time identity fraud detection process within the FAFSA form that places applicants into one of four risk categories. High-risk applicants must confirm their identity by presenting documentation during the online application process, including via a live camera process. Applicants who are rejected via this automated process must then have their identity verified in person by IHEs.)

Vote Result

Passed House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 172 (Roll no. 217).

Actions

2026-06-11T00:00:00

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2026-06-10T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-06-10T00:00:00

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 172 (Roll no. 217).

2026-06-10T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 172 (Roll no. 217).

2026-06-10T00:00:00

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4076-4077)

2026-06-09T00:00:00

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7892, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

2026-06-09T00:00:00

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

2026-06-09T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7892.

2026-06-09T00:00:00

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.

2026-06-09T00:00:00

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333. (consideration: CR H4037-4044; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4037-4038)

2026-06-03T00:00:00

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1333 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.

2026-05-26T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 583.

2026-05-26T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-669.

2026-05-26T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-669.

2026-03-17T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 3.

2026-03-17T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2026-03-12T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-03-12T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2026-03-12T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Education

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