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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Guaranteeing Retention and Aid During Shutdowns Act or the GRAD Act
This bill prohibits institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid programs from terminating or otherwise altering the enrollment status of a student due to a disruption of the student’s federal student financial aid caused by a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown).
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Committees of jurisdiction
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