Introduced
S. 5559
Introduced in Senate · October 7, 2026September 24, 2026
Mr. Padilla (for himself, Ms. Warren, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Booker, Ms. Hirono, and Mr. Van Hollen) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
A BILL
To provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education.
Grants to support the basic needs of students
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Basic Assistance for Students In College Act of 2026” or the “BASIC Act of 2026”.