House bill · H.R. 9881 (119th Congress)
To modify the procedure for an institution of higher education to change the institution's primary accrediting agency or association, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Mark Takano (U.S. Representative, CA-39, Democratic)
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Summary
This bill would modify the accreditation system by restricting initial recognition to 3 years, requiring prior 2 years of accreditation, and mandating Secretary approval before institutions change accreditors.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- 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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Full history
- Jul 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jul 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jul 22, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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