S.RES.8: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the maximum amount of a Federal Pell Grant.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about education
  • Introduced Jan. 24, 2005
  • Latest Major Action March 17, 2005

Bill Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the maximum Federal Pell Grant for which a student should be eligible during award year 2005-2006 should be $4,500; and (2) the authorized levels for the Federal Pell Grant maximum amount under the Higher Education Act of 1965 should be set high enough to accommodate a Federal Pell Grant amount of $9,000 by award year 2010-2011.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Jan. 24, 2005

Introduced in the Senate by Susan Collins (R-Maine)

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