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S.3122: REAL Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced June 29, 2016
- Latest Major Action June 29, 2016
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (8 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Restoring Education And Learning Act of 2016 or the REAL Act of 2016 This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) 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 2016-2017.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 29, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| June 29, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) |