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Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act

9/30/2025, 11:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5121

The bill "To modify the criteria for recognition of accrediting agencies or associations for institutions of higher education" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 5121 on September 3, 2025. The bill aims to adjust the standards used to identify accrediting agencies or associations for higher education institutions.

Current Status of Bill HR 5121

Bill HR 5121 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 3, 2025. Bill HR 5121 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 3, 2025.  Bill HR 5121's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of September 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5121

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5121

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5121

Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act
Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act
To modify the criteria for recognition of accrediting agencies or associations for institutions of higher education.

Comments

Coraline Buckley profile image

Coraline Buckley

25,681

2 months ago

I don't like this bill. It's not fair for students like me.