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BillHR 8892 · 119

CAL Repayment Act

Introduced
May 19, 2026
Cosponsors
6
Traction
0
Last Action
May 19, 2026

Bill Summary

Repeals the requirement for some people to repay certain types of financial aid, specifically California Advancement via Individual Determination (CAL) grants. Requires the government to forgive these debts.

Sponsored By

Vince Fong
Republican · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 19, 2026
  3. May 19, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects recipients of CAL grants in California who were required to repay the grants, and would relieve them of this debt obligation. It would directly impact low-income students or families who received CAL grants and are currently repaying them.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on Ways and Means
IntroducedMay 19, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.