S. 5116: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the standards for accreditation of an institution of higher education to assess the institution's adoption of admissions practices that refrain from preferential treatment in admissions based on an applicant's relationship to alumni of, or donors to, the institution, to authorize a feasibility study on data collection, and for other purposes.
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-07-23 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-23 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-24 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tim Kaine | D VA (original cosponsor) 2026-07-23 |
| Tim Scott | R SC (original cosponsor) 2026-07-23 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA (original cosponsor) 2026-07-23 |
| John Kennedy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2026-07-23 |
| Andy Kim | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2026-07-23 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 5116?
S. 5116 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the standards for accreditation of an institution of higher education to assess the institution's adoption of admissions practices that refrain from preferential treatment in admissions based on an applicant's relationship to alumni of, or donors to, the institution, to authorize a feasibility study on data collection, and for other purposes..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 5116 are available on congress.gov.
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