US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 7892In Second Chamber

No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026

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Overview

The No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 requires the Department of Education to implement an identity fraud detection system for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Starting October 1, 2026, the system will flag applications suspected of identity fraud, notifying both the applicant and the higher education institution. Institutions will then be required to verify the applicant’s identity through in-person or live video verification before disbursing federal financial aid, and must report this verification to the Department of Education.

Key provisions

Establishes an identity fraud detection system for the FAFSA.
Requires the Department of Education to notify applicants and institutions of suspected identity fraud.
Institutions must verify applicant identity in person or via live video before disbursing financial aid.
Institutions must notify the Department of Education upon confirming an applicant’s identity.
The Secretary of Education must establish guidelines for identity verification procedures.
Requires the Secretary to submit reports on the identity fraud detection system to Congress.
Updates section 487(a)(15) to prohibit disbursement of aid unless identity is verified.
Mandates an annual evaluation of the system's effectiveness.

Who is affected

Students applying for federal financial aid
Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)

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Legislative history

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May 26, 2026

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-669.

Jun 3, 2026House

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.

Jun 9, 2026House

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, 2026House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Jun 9, 2026House

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

Jun 9, 2026House

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, 2026House

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 10, 2026House

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

Jun 10, 2026House

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

Jun 10, 2026

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

Jun 10, 2026House

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

Jun 11, 2026Senate

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

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No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026

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