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119-hr-2367119th CongressWALLET

College Employment Accountability Act

Sponsored By: Representative Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

Introduced

Summary

Condition Title IV aid on E‑Verify participation and compliance with INA section 274A. The College Employment Accountability Act would bar colleges from receiving federal student aid or institutional Title IV funds if they fail to use E‑Verify or are found to violate immigration employment verification rules.

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  • Students and families: Students could lose access to federal student aid if their college does not participate in E‑Verify or is found to have unauthorized employment practices.
  • Colleges and universities: Institutions would be required to enroll in the E‑Verify program and could become ineligible for Title IV funds for violations of INA section 274A.
  • Campus workers: The bill heightens employment verification on campus to deter unauthorized hiring at institutions of higher education.
  • Federal enforcement and timing: The Department of Homeland Security must check participation every six months and notify the Department of Education within 10 days of any noncompliance finding, which can trigger aid suspension or termination.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Student aid tied to college hiring checks

If enacted, colleges would need to use E-Verify and follow hiring rules to keep federal student aid. Any school found violating 8 U.S.C. 1324a, or not using E-Verify, could lose eligibility for Pell Grants and federal loans. DHS would check every 6 months and tell Education within 10 days after any finding. This would take effect upon enactment. Students at affected schools could face higher out-of-pocket costs.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

IN • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 11/19/2025

Roll Call Votes

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