Bills · HR 5850
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5850Education
GRAD Act
INTRO OCT 28· LAST ACTION OCT 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because government shutdowns have become a more frequent occurrence, and these shutdowns can have real-world consequences for everyday Americans, including college students. If this bill becomes law, students who depend on federal aid would gain a crucial safety net, ensuring that political gridlock in Washington doesn't jeopardize their education.
Without this law, a student whose federal aid is delayed during a shutdown could be withdrawn from classes, lose their housing, or face other severe disruptions to their academic career. This bill aims to prevent such scenarios, providing stability and peace of mind for students and their families, allowing them to continue their education uninterrupted even if federal funding temporarily stops flowing.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires institutions of higher education to not terminate or alter a student's enrollment status.
This directly protects students from being penalized for federal financial aid disruptions caused by government shutdowns.
PROVISION 02
Applies this requirement as a condition for institutions to participate in federal student financial aid programs (Title IV).
This ensures compliance by linking the protection directly to a major source of funding for colleges and students.
PROVISION 03
Specifically addresses disruptions to federal student financial aid caused by a 'lapse in appropriations' (government shutdown).
It targets a specific and recurring issue that impacts federal aid disbursement, providing a clear remedy.
SPONSORSHIP
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 28
Introduced in House
OCT 28
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5850
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 28, 2025
Last actionOct 28, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 28, 2025
House BillHR 5850Education
GRAD Act
INTRODUCED OCT 28, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 28, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
19
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
