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A bill to improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1136| Senate 
| Updated: 5/16/2017
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (11)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Al Franken (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 be given to dreamer students (students who entered the country when they were under the age of 16 and who meet certain educational criteria) and students convicted for the possession or sale of illegal drug; requires the Department of Education (ED) to carry out a program that awards Federal Pell Grants to students in job training programs; requires ED to award Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants under the Pell Grant program to assist veterans' dependents with the costs of attending institutions of higher education; increases, in academic year 2018-2019, the income protection allowance levels for students who are dependent, independent without non-spouse dependents (e.g., children), and independent with non-spouse dependents to reduce such students' income available (and increase need for financial assistance) to cover postsecondary educational expenses; increases the income threshold for an automatic zero expected family contribution from $23,000 to $34,000; and increases from 12 to 15 the total number of semesters a student may receive a Federal Pell Grant.
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Timeline
May 16, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2451
Introduced in House
May 16, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 16, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • May 16, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2451
    Introduced in House


  • May 16, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 16, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1432: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the suspension of eligibility for grants, loans, and work assistance for drug-related offenses.
  • S 115-1125: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide Federal Pell Grants to Iraq and Afghanistan veteran's dependents.
  • HR 115-2451: To improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1155: A bill to amend title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to increase the amount of financial support available for working students.
  • HR 115-4074: To strengthen and expand proven anti-poverty programs and initiatives.
  • HR 115-2490: To amend title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to increase the amount of financial support available for working students.
  • S 115-1135: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify the Federal Pell Grant duration limits of borrowers who attend an institution of higher education that closes or commits fraud or other misconduct, and for other purposes.
AfghanistanAsiaBorder security and unlawful immigrationConflicts and warsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesHigher educationImmigration status and proceduresIraqMiddle EastMilitary personnel and dependentsStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

A bill to improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1136| Senate 
| Updated: 5/16/2017
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 be given to dreamer students (students who entered the country when they were under the age of 16 and who meet certain educational criteria) and students convicted for the possession or sale of illegal drug; requires the Department of Education (ED) to carry out a program that awards Federal Pell Grants to students in job training programs; requires ED to award Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants under the Pell Grant program to assist veterans' dependents with the costs of attending institutions of higher education; increases, in academic year 2018-2019, the income protection allowance levels for students who are dependent, independent without non-spouse dependents (e.g., children), and independent with non-spouse dependents to reduce such students' income available (and increase need for financial assistance) to cover postsecondary educational expenses; increases the income threshold for an automatic zero expected family contribution from $23,000 to $34,000; and increases from 12 to 15 the total number of semesters a student may receive a Federal Pell Grant.
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Timeline
May 16, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2451
Introduced in House
May 16, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 16, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • May 16, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2451
    Introduced in House


  • May 16, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 16, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (11)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Al Franken (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1432: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the suspension of eligibility for grants, loans, and work assistance for drug-related offenses.
  • S 115-1125: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide Federal Pell Grants to Iraq and Afghanistan veteran's dependents.
  • HR 115-2451: To improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1155: A bill to amend title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to increase the amount of financial support available for working students.
  • HR 115-4074: To strengthen and expand proven anti-poverty programs and initiatives.
  • HR 115-2490: To amend title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to increase the amount of financial support available for working students.
  • S 115-1135: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify the Federal Pell Grant duration limits of borrowers who attend an institution of higher education that closes or commits fraud or other misconduct, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfghanistanAsiaBorder security and unlawful immigrationConflicts and warsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesHigher educationImmigration status and proceduresIraqMiddle EastMilitary personnel and dependentsStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation