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HOUSEH.R. 7893· 119th Congress

Bill would expand Social Security and citizenship verification for federal student aid applicants

FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act

Sponsor
Tim Walberg (R-MI)
Introduced
Mar 12, 2026
Last Action
Jul 2, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
Mar 12, 2026
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In Committee
Mar 12, 2026
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Passed Committee
Mar 17, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jul 13, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • The bill requires the Department of Education to verify Social Security numbers and citizenship status for all individuals who must provide information on the FAFSA form
  • Current law requires SSN verification only for students applying for federal student aid
  • The bill expands verification requirements to include 'contributors'—defined as students, spouses, biological or adoptive parents, and parents' spouses who provide FAFSA information
  • Verification would be conducted through coordination between the Department of Education and the Social Security Administration
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The bill expands the scope of individuals subject to federal verification procedures, though specific compliance costs or administrative burdens are not documented in the official summary
  • Effects on student aid processing timelines, approval rates, or access are not established in the provided materials
  • Impacts on specific populations or groups are not addressed in the official summary
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • The bill was reported (amended) by the House Committee on Education and Workforce on July 2, 2026, and assigned Calendar No. 635
  • The committee approved the amended version by a vote of 19–13 on March 17, 2026
  • The bill was introduced in the House on March 12, 2026
  • No scheduled vote date has been announced
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 2, 2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 635.
  • Jul 2, 2026 — Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-730.
  • Jul 2, 2026 — Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-730.
  • Mar 17, 2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 13.
  • Mar 17, 2026 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Mar 12, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Mar 12, 2026 — Introduced in House
  • Mar 12, 2026 — Introduced in House