A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, titled S. 5626, aims to modify existing grant requirements within the Higher Education Act of 1965. Specifically, it intends to make changes related to grants for certain students with disabilities. The exact nature of these changes is not detailed in the provided information, as the full text of the bill has not yet been published.
The bill would affect students with disabilities who are pursuing higher education and currently rely on grants established under the Higher Education Act. By altering the requirements for these grants, the legislation could potentially impact how these students access or utilize federal financial aid for their education.
S. 5626 was introduced in the Senate on September 30, 2026, by Senator Chris Van Hollen. As it has just been introduced, it is in the very early stages of the legislative process. The bill would next need to be considered by relevant committees in the Senate, potentially undergo amendments, and then be voted on by the full Senate before it could move to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5626 do?
- This bill, titled S. 5626, aims to modify existing grant requirements within the Higher Education Act of 1965. Specifically, it intends to make changes related to grants for certain students with disabilities. The exact nature of these changes is not detailed in the provided information, as the full text of the bill has not yet been published. The bill would affect students with disabilities who are pursuing higher education and currently rely on grants established under the Higher Education Act. By altering the requirements for these grants, the legislation could potentially impact how these students access or utilize federal financial aid for their education. S. 5626 was introduced in the Senate on September 30, 2026, by Senator Chris Van Hollen. As it has just been introduced, it is in the very early stages of the legislative process. The bill would next need to be considered by relevant committees in the Senate, potentially undergo amendments, and then be voted on by the full Senate before it could move to the House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has S. 5626 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5626 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5626?
- S. 5626 was sponsored by Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] (Democrat-MD), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5626?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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