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- H.R.1435
H.R.1435: College Access and Affordability Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced April 24, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 9, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
College Access and Affordability Act of 1997 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to extend and set forth the maximum Federal Pell Grant award for academic year 1998-1999 and each of the four succeeding academic years. Establishes a maximum Pell grant amount of $3,300 for academic year 1998-1999 which is lower than the maximum $4,500 for 1997-1998; and provides for incremental increases until $4,500 is reached as the maximum for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
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| April 24, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by William Clay (D-Mo.) |