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A bill to improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.
6/21/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4595
Bill 118 s 4595, also known as the Federal Pell Grant Program Improvement Act, aims to enhance the Federal Pell Grant program. The Pell Grant program provides financial aid to low-income undergraduate students to help them pay for college.
The bill proposes several key changes to the program, including increasing the maximum Pell Grant award amount, adjusting the income thresholds for eligibility, and simplifying the application process. These changes are intended to make the program more accessible to a wider range of students and ensure that those who need financial assistance the most are able to receive it.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve the administration of the Pell Grant program, such as increasing transparency and accountability in how funds are distributed and ensuring that the program is effectively serving its intended purpose. Overall, the Federal Pell Grant Program Improvement Act seeks to strengthen the Pell Grant program and make higher education more affordable for low-income students.
The bill proposes several key changes to the program, including increasing the maximum Pell Grant award amount, adjusting the income thresholds for eligibility, and simplifying the application process. These changes are intended to make the program more accessible to a wider range of students and ensure that those who need financial assistance the most are able to receive it.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve the administration of the Pell Grant program, such as increasing transparency and accountability in how funds are distributed and ensuring that the program is effectively serving its intended purpose. Overall, the Federal Pell Grant Program Improvement Act seeks to strengthen the Pell Grant program and make higher education more affordable for low-income students.
Current Status of Bill S 4595
Bill S 4595 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 20, 2024. Bill S 4595 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 20, 2024. Bill S 4595's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 20, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4595
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
64Democrat Cosponsors
64Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4595
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4595
A bill to improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.
A bill to improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4595
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