H.R. 7892

119th Congress

In Committee

No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]UT· Introduced 12 March 2026
Open on Congress.gov

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Cosponsors

19

Actions

1

Amendments

2

Committees

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

11 June 2026·1 month ago

Summary

Reported to House · Updated 1 June 2026

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.)

Timeline

19 actions

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

    11 June 2026 · IntroReferral

  2. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 172 (Roll no. 217).

    10 June 2026 · Floor

  3. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4076-4077)

    10 June 2026 · Floor

  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4076-4077)

    10 June 2026 · Floor

  5. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 172 (Roll no. 217).

    10 June 2026 · Floor

  6. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    10 June 2026 · Floor

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7892.

    9 June 2026 · Floor

  8. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7892.

    9 June 2026 · Floor

  9. 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.

    9 June 2026 · Floor

  10. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333.

    9 June 2026 · Floor

  11. 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)

    9 June 2026 · Floor

  12. 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)

    9 June 2026 · Floor

  13. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    9 June 2026 · Floor

  14. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    9 June 2026 · Floor

  15. 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.

    9 June 2026 · Floor

  16. 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.

    9 June 2026 · Floor

  17. 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.

    3 June 2026 · Floor

  18. 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.

    3 June 2026 · Floor

  19. 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.

    3 June 2026 · Floor

  20. 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.

    3 June 2026 · Floor

Sponsorship

4 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]UT

Cosponsors

  • Republican4100%

Classification

Policy area

Education

Legislative subjects

Computer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHigher educationStudent aid and college costs

Committees

2

  • Education and Workforce Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To12 Mar 2026
    • Markup By17 Mar 2026
    • Reported By26 May 2026

  • Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

    Senate · Standing

    • Referred To11 Jun 2026

Reports

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 0 on 12 March 2026 to 4 on 27 April 2026.

Amendments

1

  • HAMDT 227Agreed

    9 June 2026

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