II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2596 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 22, 2018 Mr. Cardin (for himself 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 amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to amend the process by which students with certain special circumstances apply for Federal financial aid.