Vote: On Passage
U.S. HouseJun 10, 2026Result: Passed
(249) (172) (0) (10)
House bill · H.R. 7892 (119th Congress)
No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
U.S. House of Representatives
Latest action Jun 11, 2026
Sponsor: Burgess Owens (U.S. Representative, UT-4, Republican)
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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.)
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Education and Workforce · U.S. House of Representatives
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Cosponsors
4
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Recorded votes
Related bills
- S. 4428No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026Identical bill
- H.Res. 1333Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.Related bill, procedurally related
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Full history
- Jun 11, 2026
Sent to the executive
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
U.S. Senate
- Jun 11, 2026
In committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
U.S. House
- Jun 10, 2026
Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H4076-4077)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4076-4077)
- Jun 10, 2026
Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H4076-4077)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4076-4077)
- Jun 10, 2026
Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H4076-4077)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4076-4077)
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- Jun 10, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 10, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 10, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 10, 2026
Passed a chamber
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 172 (Roll no. 217).
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jun 9, 2026
Debate - the House Proceeded With One Hour of Debate on H.R. 7892.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7892.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jun 9, 2026
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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 3, 2026
Reported out of committee
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.
U.S. House of Representatives
- May 26, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 583.
- May 26, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 583.
- May 26, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 583.
- May 26, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-669.
- May 26, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-669.
- May 26, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-669.
- Mar 17, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Mar 17, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Mar 17, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Mar 17, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 3.
- Mar 17, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 3.
- Mar 17, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 3.
- Mar 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Mar 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Mar 12, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
U.S. House of Representatives
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