S. 5573 Introduced

Religious Education Fairness Act

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide that educational programs classified as Theology and Religious Vocations or Philosophy and Religious Studies at educational institutions that qualify for the religious exemption under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 are not subject to ineligibility for title IV assistance based on low earning outcomes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] Introduced September 29, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action September 29, 2026

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  1. Sep 29, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  2. Sep 29, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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