Executive order · Signed April 23, 2025

Reforming Accreditation To Strengthen Higher Education

President Donald Trump signed it on April 23, 2025. Published in the Federal Register on April 28, 2025, 90 FR 17529.

Executive Order 14279
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  1. Addison P. McDowellRRepublicanNorth Carolina · House · September 4, 2025

    Congressman McDowell Joins Chairwoman Stefanik in Introducing the Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act

    “The legislation aligns with President Trump’s executive order, Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education, and codifies it into law. Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) has introduced the companion bill in the Senate.”

    Named by: order title · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 07dee4c441807565

  2. Elise M. StefanikRRepublicanNew York · House · September 3, 2025

    Stefanik Introduces Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act to End Sex-Based Quotas

    “The legislation aligns with President Trump’s executive order, Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education, and codifies it into law. Sen. Jim Banks (R-ID) has introduced the companion bill in the Senate.”

    Named by: order title · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 4c7e7df3335eb18b

  3. Jim BanksRRepublicanIndiana · Senate · May 5, 2025

    Senator Banks Introduces the Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act

    “The bill aligns with President Trump’s recent executive order, Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education.”

    Named by: order title · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 9ef806500aa1779c

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