H.R. 5850 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
GRAD Act
H.R. 5850 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Oct 28, 2025, sponsored by Shomari Figures with 19 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 28, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Guaranteeing Retention and Aid During Shutdowns Act or the GRAD Act This bill prohibits institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid programs from terminating or otherwise altering the enrollment status of a student due to a disruption of the student’s federal student financial aid caused by a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Shomari Figures (D-AL). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 28, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (Oct 28, 2025)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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