HR 5850

GRAD Act

Summary

Guaranteeing Retention and Aid During Shutdowns Act or the GRAD Act This bill prohibits institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid programs from terminating or otherwise altering the enrollment status of a student due to a disruption of the student’s federal student financial aid caused by a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown).

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Shomari Figures [D-AL-2]
Cosponsors
19
Policy area
Education
Introduced
2025-10-28
Latest action
2025-10-28: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-10-28: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • 2025-10-28: Introduced in House
  • 2025-10-28: Introduced in House