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House Postpones Proceedings on Owens' Ghost Students Act

By Utah News Staff from 2 sources · June 13, 2026 · 1 min read
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An empty, ornate wooden chair sits vacant at a dark wood desk in a dimly lit, formal hall, symbolizing legislative delay and absence of progress on a bill regarding student funding oversight. The setting evokes a Utah statehouse committee room with soft, atmospheric lighting hitting the polished grain of the wood and the velvet upholstery of the seat.
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The House of Representatives postponed further proceedings on the No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 following a voice vote. The bill, sponsored by Utah Rep. Burgess Owens, was previously reported by the Committee on Education and Workforce.

Key takeaways

  • The House of Representatives voted by voice vote that the ayes prevailed on H.R. 7892 but postponed further proceedings on June 9, 2026.
  • Utah Representative Burgess Owens is the sponsor of the No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026.
  • The House Committee on Education and Workforce reported the bill with amendments on May 26, 2026.

The House of Representatives postponed further proceedings on H.R. 7892, the No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026, on June 9, 2026, after a voice vote determined the ayes had prevailed.

According to Congress.gov, following the conclusion of debate on the bill, Rep. Scott of Virginia demanded the yeas and nays, prompting the Chair to postpone further proceedings until a time to be announced.

The legislation was originally introduced on March 12, 2026, by Rep. Burgess Owens, a Republican representing Utah's 4th congressional district.

The bill was reported with amendments by the House Committee on Education and Workforce on May 26, 2026. The committee had previously held a meeting regarding the legislation on June 2, 2026.

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  • www.congress.govOfficialActions - H.R.7892 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
  • utahnewsdispatch.comWebUS House passes Rep. Owens’ bill to combat ‘ghost’ federal student aid applicants

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