H.R. 4900 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Fair College Admissions for Students Act
H.R. 4900 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jul 26, 2023, sponsored by Jamaal Bowman with 43 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 26, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 43
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jamaal Bowman (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 43 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 26, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (Jul 26, 2023)
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