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POST Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2107| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (7)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Tina Smith (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation significantly amends the Higher Education Act of 1965, primarily by overhauling the financial requirements for proprietary institutions of higher education. It introduces a new "85/15 rule," which mandates that these institutions must derive a minimum of 15 percent of their total revenues from sources other than federal education assistance funds. The bill aims to reduce the reliance of these institutions on federal funding and enhance accountability to protect students and taxpayers. The bill provides detailed criteria for calculating this non-federal revenue, requiring a cash basis of accounting. It specifies that eligible revenue includes tuition, fees, and institutional charges for Title IV eligible programs, certain educational activities, and federal job training contracts. The legislation also tightens definitions for what counts as non-federal revenue, notably by presuming federal funds cover institutional charges unless offset by unaffiliated grants or specific institutional scholarships. Furthermore, it largely excludes institutional loans and imposes strict conditions on the inclusion of income share agreements or other alternative financing arrangements to prevent manipulation. Proprietary institutions that fail to meet the 85/15 rule will face significant consequences, becoming ineligible for federal student aid for a minimum of two institutional fiscal years. To regain eligibility, they must demonstrate compliance for two subsequent fiscal years. Additionally, the Secretary of Education is mandated to submit annual reports to Congress, detailing each proprietary institution's federal and non-federal revenue percentages to ensure transparency and oversight.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4581
POST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4435
POST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1775
POST Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5304
POST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-383
POST Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4701
POST Act of 2024
Jun 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4026
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4581
    POST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4435
    POST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1775
    POST Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5304
    POST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-383
    POST Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4701
    POST Act of 2024


  • June 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4026
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4026: POST Act of 2025

POST Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2107| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
This legislation significantly amends the Higher Education Act of 1965, primarily by overhauling the financial requirements for proprietary institutions of higher education. It introduces a new "85/15 rule," which mandates that these institutions must derive a minimum of 15 percent of their total revenues from sources other than federal education assistance funds. The bill aims to reduce the reliance of these institutions on federal funding and enhance accountability to protect students and taxpayers. The bill provides detailed criteria for calculating this non-federal revenue, requiring a cash basis of accounting. It specifies that eligible revenue includes tuition, fees, and institutional charges for Title IV eligible programs, certain educational activities, and federal job training contracts. The legislation also tightens definitions for what counts as non-federal revenue, notably by presuming federal funds cover institutional charges unless offset by unaffiliated grants or specific institutional scholarships. Furthermore, it largely excludes institutional loans and imposes strict conditions on the inclusion of income share agreements or other alternative financing arrangements to prevent manipulation. Proprietary institutions that fail to meet the 85/15 rule will face significant consequences, becoming ineligible for federal student aid for a minimum of two institutional fiscal years. To regain eligibility, they must demonstrate compliance for two subsequent fiscal years. Additionally, the Secretary of Education is mandated to submit annual reports to Congress, detailing each proprietary institution's federal and non-federal revenue percentages to ensure transparency and oversight.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4581
POST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4435
POST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1775
POST Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5304
POST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-383
POST Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4701
POST Act of 2024
Jun 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4026
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4581
    POST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4435
    POST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1775
    POST Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5304
    POST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-383
    POST Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4701
    POST Act of 2024


  • June 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4026
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (7)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Tina Smith (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4026: POST Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted