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Student Protection and Success Act: New Accountability for Colleges

This bill holds colleges accountable for their students' ability to repay loans by penalizing schools with low repayment rates. It also rewards institutions that successfully support low-income students and ensure they can manage their debt.
Key points
Colleges with repayment rates of 15% or lower will lose eligibility for federal student aid programs for three years.
Institutions must make risk-sharing payments if their students fail to reduce their loan principal balance over three years.
High-performing schools will receive bonus grants to further help students from low-income backgrounds with tuition and support.
The program defines student service spending to focus on education and well-being rather than marketing or sports.
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Additional Information
Student Protection and Success Act
Print number: HR 8009
Sponsor: Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
Process start date: 2026-03-19
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Student Protection and Success Act: New Accountability for Colleges

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 8009.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-03-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges with repayment rates of 15% or lower will lose eligibility for federal student aid programs for three years.
  • Institutions must make risk-sharing payments if their students fail to reduce their loan principal balance over three years.
  • High-performing schools will receive bonus grants to further help students from low-income backgrounds with tuition and support.
  • The program defines student service spending to focus on education and well-being rather than marketing or sports.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-04-02.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 8009

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