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S.899: A bill to amend section 401(b)(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the Federal Pell Grant maximum amount.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced March 15, 2007
- Latest Major Action March 15, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (8 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats)
Bill Summary
Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the maximum Pell Grant award for academic years 2007-2008 through 2011-2012. Increases such amount to $7,600 for 2007-2008, and by $1,000 increments in each subsequent academic year, until it stands at $11,600 for 2011-2012. Requires a further increase in any such maximum Pell Grant award, by an amount sufficient to achieve a 5% increase in students' purchasing power relative to the cost of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 15, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) |