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Timothy Kaine (D-VA)

S.Amdt. 2697

S.Amdt. 2697 · Senate amendment

A Democratic amendment with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 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

This amendment aims to change the bill by extending Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term job training programs. It sets up a specific Job Training Federal Pell Grant Program starting on July 1, 2026.

To qualify as an eligible job training program under this amendment, the program must meet several exact requirements:

  • Provide between 150 and 600 clock hours of instructional time over a period of 8 to 15 weeks.
  • Align training with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the local area.
  • Provide students with a recognized postsecondary credential recognized by employers in the relevant industry.
  • Meet hiring requirements of potential employers and satisfy professional licensure or certification prerequisites.

Additionally, the amendment changes the minimum Federal Pell Grant percentage from 10 percent to 5 percent for certain calculations, and requires the Secretary of Education to coordinate and enter into a data sharing agreement with the Secretary of Labor.