To index the maximum value of Federal Pell Grants to inflation.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates short title This Act may be cited as the Pell Grant Sustainability Act, creates findings Congress finds the following: The purchasing power of the Federal Pell Grant has declined rapidly since the 1970s, and creates indexing Federal Pell Grants to inflation Section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. It relies on grants, compliance mandates, definition changes, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Regulated Industries and Education.
Who Benefits and How
Educational institutions and students affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, and Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates short title This Act may be cited as the Pell Grant Sustainability Act.
- Creates findings Congress finds the following: The purchasing power of the Federal Pell Grant has declined rapidly since the 1970s.
- Creates indexing Federal Pell Grants to inflation Section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates short title This Act may be cited as the Pell Grant Sustainability Act, creates findings Congress finds the following: The purchasing power of the Federal Pell Grant has declined rapidly since the 1970s, and creates indexing Federal Pell Grants to inflation Section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Regulated Industries, Education
Primary Purpose
The bill creates short title This Act may be cited as the Pell Grant Sustainability Act, creates findings Congress finds the following: The purchasing power of the Federal Pell Grant has declined rapidly since the 1970s, and creates indexing Federal Pell Grants to inflation Section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Casten (for himself, Mrs. Lee of Nevada, Mr. Moulton, …
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