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No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026

Introduced: March 17, 2026 Introduced by: Owens, Burgess Republican · Utah See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 11, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 10, 2026 · 4:10 PM EDT
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 172 (Roll no. 217).
Jun 10, 2026 · 3:38 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4076-4077)
Jun 10, 2026 · 4:10 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 9, 2026 · 7:09 PM EDT
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.
Jun 9, 2026 · 7:09 PM EDT
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)
Jun 9, 2026 · 7:44 PM EDT
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.
Jun 9, 2026 · 7:43 PM EDT
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 9, 2026 · 7:10 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7892.
Jun 3, 2026
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.
May 26, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-669.
May 26, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 583.
Mar 17, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 17, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 3.
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 10, 2026 House · vote #217 On Passage Passed 249–172 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 227 — Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1333, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommende… Agreed to Jun 9, 2026
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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.)

What's happening now June 11, 2026

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

 Hearings & markups 1
 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 4428 Identical bill No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
  • HRES 1333 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and …
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 7

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 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 3 Independent 1
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Obernolte, Jay
California · Apr 27, 2026
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Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Mar 18, 2026
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Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Mar 17, 2026
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Kiley, Kevin
California · Mar 17, 2026
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