Paul Tonko: Voted NO on HR 7892: On Passage

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Paul Tonko, Jun 10, 2026

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Voted with most Democrats: 172 of 208 voted NO.
As of Jun 10, 2026Source: clerk.house.gov(opens in a new tab)

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No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026

Topic: Education

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This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an identity fraud detection system for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Beginning on October 1, 2026, ED must use an identity fraud detection system to review each submitted application to determine whether the applicant presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud. If ED makes such a determination, it must notify the applicant and each institution of higher education (IHE) designated on the application that the applicant is subject to additional identity verification. An IHE may not disburse federal financial aid to an applicant that presents a reasonable suspicion of fraud unless the IHE verifies the applicant's identity in person or by live video. If the applicant's identity is confirmed, the IHE must notify ED that the applicant's identity has been verified. ED must establish guidelines for the identity verification procedures conducted by IHEs. (On April 26, 2026, ED began implementing a real-time identity fraud detection process within the FAFSA form that places applicants into one of four risk categories.

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Voted NO on Passing the “No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026” (HR 7892)

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Rep. Tonko voted NO on passing the “No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026” (HR 7892)

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Rep. Tonko voted NO on passing the “No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026” (HR 7892)

Voted NO on Passing the “No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026” (HR 7892)

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