Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Mar 16, 2026
Step 2
Referred
Mar 16, 2026
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Committee
Jul 30, 2026
Reported out
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Senate
Aug 4, 2026
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House floor
Step 6
Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill excludes certain arrangements or agreements regarding education loans from the definition of a preferred lender arrangement. A preferred lender arrangement is an arrangement or agreement between a lender and an institution of higher education (IHE) that receives federal funding or assistance (1) under which a lender issues education loans to students attending the IHE; and (2) that relates to the IHE recommending, promoting, or endorsing the education loan products of the lender. The bill provides that arrangements or agreements made under a state-based education loan program do not meet the definition of a preferred lender agreement for purposes of certain required disclosures t...
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Timeline · 6 actions
Aug 4, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 539.
Aug 4, 2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 30, 2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar 19, 2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 16, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.