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What this bill does
AI plain-language summaryThis bill requires the Department of Education to set up a system that checks for identity fraud when people submit the FAFSA, which is the application used to get federal student aid. Starting October 1, 2026, every application would be screened, and if there is reason to suspect fraud, the applicant and their chosen schools would be notified. Schools would not be allowed to give out federal financial aid to a flagged applicant unless they first confirm the person's identity in person or through a live video call. The Department of Education already began a similar fraud detection process on April 26, 2026, which sorts applicants into risk categories and requires high-risk applicants to verify their identity during the application process.
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Discussion (2)
Explain what is at stake in this bill.
More like Ghost Problems Act. If this Congress really wants to reduce fraud then maybe they should properly fund the Department of Ed so that they can do their job. So bogus
i think it’s great