FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act
Sponsored By: Senator Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
Introduced
Summary
Would require federal verification of Social Security numbers and citizenship for FAFSA applicants. The bill would direct the Department of Education to verify those details in cooperation with the Social Security Administration.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
FAFSA Social Security and Citizenship Checks
If enacted, this bill would require the Education Department to verify Social Security numbers and citizenship for people applying for federal student aid. The Department would do the checks with the Social Security Administration and must enforce conditions the bill sets. The bill says these checks apply "notwithstanding any other law." Students, parents, and people with federal student aid would likely face extra verification steps that could add paperwork or delay aid.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
AL • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]
FL • R
Sponsored 5/11/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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