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Mazie Hirono (D-HI)

S.Amdt. 2361

S.Amdt. 2361 · Senate amendment

A Democratic amendment with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors

Changes H.R. 1 — One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Not adopted

This amendment was never taken up, and the bill finished without it. It was never voted on.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration
  3. Failed

What this amendment would do

  • The main goal of this amendment is to provide funding to increase the total maximum Federal Pell Grant award per student.

What It Changes in the Law

  • It updates the Higher Education Act of 1965 by adding specific funding amounts for the Pell Grant awards.
  • It adds provisions for award years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.
  • It sets the amount at $8,460 for the award year 2026-2027 and each subsequent award year.