HB9414: Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 aims to change how the Federal Pell Grant program works to help more students afford college. Pell Grants are money given to low-income students that does not need to be repaid. The bill was introduced in Congress but has not yet been considered by a . The exact changes the bill would make are not detailed in the information available. This bill is sponsored by over 50 members of Congress, mostly Democrats.
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HB9414: Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
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Sponsors
Mark Pocan
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (54)
Robert Scott
Nanette Barragan
Joyce Beatty
Suzanne Bonamici
Danny Davis