H.R.1307: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that is ineligible for participation in the Federal Stafford Loan program because of high default rates from participating in the Pell Grant program.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about education
  • Introduced April 10, 1997
  • Latest Major Action April 28, 1997

Bill Cosponsor

Bill Summary

Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution from participating in the Federal Pell Grant program if it is ineligible for participation in the Federal Family Education Loans program (also known as the Stafford or guaranteed student loan program) or in the Federal Perkins Loan program, because of a high default rate.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
April 10, 1997

Introduced in the House by Marge Roukema (R-N.J.)

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