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HR9957Referred to Committee

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for comprehensive student achievement information.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-27
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Jahana Hayes
Jahana Hayes
Democrat · CT · Representative
Votes with party: 97.9% (628 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/H001081

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Mike Kennedy (R-UT-3)Original· 2026-07-27

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-07-27

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2026-07-27

Plain-English Summary

The legislation would require colleges and universities to publicly report detailed information about student outcomes, such as graduation rates, employment after graduation, and earnings data, so prospective students and families can better compare schools before deciding where to attend. By making this achievement data more transparent and comprehensive, the bill aims to help students make more informed choices about their education and hold institutions accountable for their results.

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