H.R. 2809 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Education and Workforce, Apr 10, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryEnds preferential college admissions for donor connections
This bill would prevent colleges that receive federal student aid money from favoring applicants in admissions because they have family ties to donors or alumni. Basically, having a parent who donated money or went to the school wouldn't give someone a boost in the admissions process at these institutions.
How it affects you
If you're applying to college, this means your chances wouldn't be helped or hurt by whether your family has connections or wealth tied to the school. For colleges, it changes how they can consider applicants, though the bill only applies to schools that participate in federal student aid programs.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Apr 10, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2809
A BILL
Fair College Admissions for Students Act
Sponsor: Rep. Young Kim (R-CA-40) · Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · Education · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 10, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.”