S. 880: Fair College Admissions for Students Act
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 | 2025-03-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] |
| Policy area | Education |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-19 — Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-30 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-06):
Fair College Admissions for Students Act
This bill prohibits an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs from giving preferential treatment in the admissions process to applicants based on their relationships to donors or alumni of the IHE.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Kennedy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 880 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 880?
S. 880 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Fair College Admissions for Students Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 880 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).