Rep. Walberg Introduces Bill to Speed Up FAFSA Identity Checks
The FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act was approved by the House Committee on Education and Workforce on March 16, 2026. No further action has taken place on this bill since March 2026. It is now waiting for the full House of Representatives to consider it.
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The bill's addition of mandatory citizenship status verification could create a more robust barrier for undocumented individuals who might attempt to access federal student aid. While undocumented individuals are already ineligible for federal aid, the automated inter-agency check makes enforcement more systematic and harder to circumvent.
“shall verify the social security number and citizenship status of any individual that is required to be provided to the Secretary for Federal student aid”
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 635.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-730.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 13.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act
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