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College Affordability and Accessibility Act

5/15/2026, 4:43 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8618

H.R. 8618, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 30, 2026, aims to raise the overall maximum Federal Pell Grant amount and provide greater flexibility for eligibility.

Current Status of Bill HR 8618

Bill HR 8618 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2026. Bill HR 8618 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 30, 2026.  Bill HR 8618's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of April 30, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8618

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8618

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8618

To increase the total maximum Federal Pell Grant and extend flexibility for eligibility.
To increase the total maximum Federal Pell Grant and extend flexibility for eligibility.

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