S 4859·Federal·senate
Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Jun 23, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 23, 2026
Summary
S. 4859 would keep the existing Pell Grant program in place and broaden its reach to help more low‑income students afford college. It targets students who rely on federal need‑based aid and the colleges that serve them. The measure is intended to strengthen higher‑education access and affordability.
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