Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2026
Sen. Heinrich Pushes Bill to Boost College Graduation Rates for High-Need Students
The Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2026 is currently in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. It was introduced in June 2026 and is still in the early stages of the legislative process. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While helping students graduate is a popular goal, this bill currently lacks Republican cosponsors and was introduced late in the session, making it difficult to pass quickly.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Active-duty service members attending college fall under the "military-connected student" definition. They would benefit from the same retention and completion support services funded by these grants, though the scope of impact depends on how many active-duty members are enrolled at participating institutions.
“(G) a military-connected student.”
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2026
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