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H.R. 7892: No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026

Passed HouseJun 10, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 12, 2026
  2. Passed House (completed)Jun 10, 2026, 249–172
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Reported to House, May 26, 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.

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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.)

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Jun 10, 2026

On Passage

Passed 249–172

Yea 249majority 211Nay 172

  • Democrats36 yea, 172 nay
  • Republicans212 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Eugene Vindman (D-VA), Gabriel (Gabe) Vasquez (D-NM), Derek Tran (D-CA), Eric Sorensen (D-IL), Kim Schrier (D-WA), Thomas Suozzi (D-NY), Darren Soto (D-FL), Josh Riley (D-NY), Nellie Pou (D-NJ) and Chris Pappas (D-NH) voted Yea; and 26 more

See how all 421 members voted

Showing 431 of 431 members

Yea 249

Republicans (212)

Independents (1)

Nay 172

Democrats (172)

Not voting 10

Republicans (6)

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Jun 10, 2026. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • Jun 10, 2026HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 249–172
    Roll call 217 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats3617204
    Republicans212006
    Independents1000
    Total249172010

    House roll call 217: On Passage. Passed.

    36 crossed party lines: 36 Democrats

    How each member voted (431)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

4

Who scored on this bill

294 points earned
  1. 1Clarence Owens R-UT SponsorIntroduced, marked up, reported, passed House4 events+62
  2. 2Jake Auchincloss D-MA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Sanford Bishop D-GA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Brendan Boyle D-PA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Jim Costa D-CA1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Jun 10, 2026Passed the House, 249–172.
  2. Mar 12, 2026Introduced in the House by Clarence Owens.
Show the full action history (17 actions)
  1. Jun 11, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  2. Jun 10, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4076-4077)
  3. Jun 10, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 172 (Roll no. 217).
  4. Jun 10, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 172 (Roll no. 217).
  5. Jun 10, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  6. Jun 9, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333. (consideration: CR H4037-4044; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4037-4038)
  7. Jun 9, 2026Rule 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.
  8. Jun 9, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7892.
  9. Jun 9, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  10. Jun 9, 2026POSTPONED 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.
  11. Jun 3, 2026Rules 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.
  12. May 26, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-669.
  13. May 26, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 583.
  14. Mar 17, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  15. Mar 17, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 3.
  16. Mar 12, 2026Introduced in House
  17. Mar 12, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.