USPS Act

Senate Bill

S. 3107

119th Congress

USPS Act

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 5, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ted Cruz

Senator

Republican

TX

Cosponsors

8

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This bill would prevent colleges and universities that receive federal student aid from restricting students' ability to take legal action against the school. It would make mandatory arbitration agreements unenforceable in enrollment contracts between students and their schools.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5146)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would prevent colleges and universities that receive federal student aid from restricting students' ability to take legal action against the school. It would make mandatory arbitration agreements unenforceable in enrollment contracts between students and their schools.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2023 or the CLASS Act of 2023 This bill prohibits institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from restricting students' ability to pursue claims against IHEs in court. In addition, the bill makes mandatory arbitration agreements inapplicable to enrollment agreements between students and IHEs.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits colleges and universities from limiting students' legal options against the school
Bans mandatory arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts between students and schools
Applies to any college or university that participates in federal student aid programs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would give students more legal recourse against their schools if they have grievances. It could impact millions of college students across the country who receive federal financial aid. If enacted, it could lead to more lawsuits and legal disputes between students and their institutions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3107, 119th Congress (2025). "USPS Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-3107