To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a program under which an institution of higher education may elect to cosign Federal student loans made to students attending the institution, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 8759

119th Congress

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a program under which an institution of higher education may elect to cosign Federal student loans made to students attending the institution, and for other purposes.

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Introduced:May 12, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Perry

R - PA

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Introduced5/12/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a program under which an institution of higher education may elect to cosign Federal student loans made to students attending the institution, and for other purposes.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a program under which an institution of higher education may elect to cosign Federal student loans made to students attending the institution, and for other purposes.

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To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a program under which an institution of higher education may elect to cosign Federal student loans made to students attending the institution, and for other purposes.

Bill Number: 8759
Introduced: 5/12/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Title: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a program under which an institution of higher education may elect to cosign Federal student loans made to students attending the institution, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 8759
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 5/12/2026
Summary: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a program under which an institution of higher education may elect to cosign Federal student loans made to students attending the institution, and for other purposes.

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119th Congress

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8759, 119th Congress (2026). "To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a program under which an institution of higher education may elect to cosign Federal student loans made to students attending the institution, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-8759

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