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S.2081: Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced June 16, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 16, 2021
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 16, 2021
Bill Summary
Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2021 This bill makes various changes to the Federal Pell Grant program, including by expanding student eligibility for Pell Grants. The bill also revises student eligibility for federal student-aid programs. Specifically, the bill provides funding to increase the maximum Pell Grant award for each eligible student. Further, the bill requires the award amount to be adjusted for inflation. Next, the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 16, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| June 16, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) |