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- H.R.254
H.R.254: REAL Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 4, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 4, 2017
Bill Summary
Restoring Education And Learning Act of 2017 or the REAL Act of 2017 This bill amends title IV (Student Aid) 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 4, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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| Jan. 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.) |