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S.1136: Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 16, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 16, 2017
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 16, 2017
Bill Summary
Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act This bill amends the title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise the Federal Pell Grant Program. Specifically, it: converts the Pell Grant program into a mandatory spending program; increases the maximum Pell Grant award for academic year 2019-2020 and adjusts it in subsequent award years to account for inflation; allows federal financial aid for higher education to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 16, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| May 16, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) |