119th Congress
H.R. 7892
No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Burgess Owens(R-UT)
- Introduced
- Mar 12, 2026
- Policy area
- Education
- Committees
- House Committee on Education and Workforce; Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (4)
Added later (4)
- Glenn Grothman (R-WI) · Mar 17, 2026
- Kevin Kiley (I-CA) · Mar 17, 2026
- Virginia Foxx (R-NC) · Mar 18, 2026
- Jay Obernolte (R-CA) · Apr 27, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Reported to House” version
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.)
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 House #217 | On Passage: No Aid for Ghost Students Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. - Jun 10, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Jun 10, 2026 · House
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 172 (Roll no. 217). - Jun 10, 2026 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4076-4077) - Jun 9, 2026 · House
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 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. - Jun 9, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7892. - Jun 9, 2026 · 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. - Jun 9, 2026 · House
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 3, 2026 · House
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 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 583. - May 26, 2026 · House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-669. - Mar 17, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 3. - Mar 17, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Mar 12, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. - Mar 12, 2026
Introduced in House