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H.R.949: Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 9, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (19 Democrats, 19 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 7, 2017
Bill Summary
Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate the expected family contribution (EFC) used to determine financial need in the case of a Pell Grant-eligible student whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty as a police officer, firefighter, or other public safety officer. Such student is eligible to receive an automatic zero EFC and qualify for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 9, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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Feb. 7, 2017 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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Feb. 7, 2017 |
Referred to House Budget
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Feb. 7, 2017 |
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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Feb. 7, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Feb. 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) |