H.R. 4216
Referred to CommitteeStrengthening Financial Aid for Students Act (Strengthening FAFSA)
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
8/30/2019 • House
Summary
Strengthening Financial Aid for Students Act (Strengthening FAFSA)
This bill increases the income protection allowance levels used to calculate a working student's expected family contribution and need for financial assistance. An income protection allowance is an amount for basic living expenses that is protected from being considered income available for postsecondary educational expenses.
The bill also raises from 12 to 14 the total number of semesters during which a student may receive a federal Pell Grant.
Introduced in House • 8/30/2019
Topics & Subjects
Congressional Votes (0)
No recorded votes yet
Roll call votes will appear here as the bill moves through Congress
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (12)
Party Breakdown
Sponsor
Cosponsors (11)
Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
August 30, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Committee Review
Floor Debate
Passed Chamber
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law