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Introduced
01/19/2022
01/19/2022
In Committee
02/08/2022
02/08/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the maximum Federal Pell Grant amount, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Achieving Independence through Degrees (AID) Act, aims to increase the maximum Federal Pell Grant amount, extend Pell Grant eligibility, and expand the use of Pell Grants. It also includes provisions to improve financial aid counseling for borrowers, revise the FAFSA form, create a financial aid shopping sheet, and make adjustments to campus-based student financial aid programs like the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants and Federal Work-Study programs. The bill also addresses SNAP eligibility for students and creates a pilot grant program for work-based learning opportunities.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. (on 02/08/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6425/all-info | 01/20/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr6425/BILLS-117hr6425ih.pdf | 02/01/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr6425/BILLS-117hr6425ih.pdf.pdf | 02/01/2022 |
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