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H.R.2521: REAL Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced May 21, 2015
- Latest Major Action Nov. 16, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
59 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 21, 2015
Bill Summary
Restoring Education And Learning Act of 2015 or the REAL Act of 2015 This bill amends title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate the provision that prohibits Pell Grant eligibility for individuals incarcerated in a federal or state penal institution and for sex offenders subject to civil commitment following incarceration. This amendment takes effect in academic year 2015-2016.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 16, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
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May 21, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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May 21, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Donna Edwards (D-Md.) |