The record
Legislation· Sep 2026
S 5573 In Senate committee
Sponsored by James Lankford (R)
Religious Education Fairness Act
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.
What's in it
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Introduced
(Sep 29, 2026)
Senate
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions(Sep 29, 2026)
- Ted Cruz (R-TX)
Recently introduced · no floor action yet