U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB9414: Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
Status: In committee, June 23, 2026
To improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, June 23, 2026:
A BILL To improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The United States needs individuals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities that enable them to thrive as educated citizens in society and successfully participate in an interconnected economy. (2) Investments in higher education through student aid such as the Federal Pell Grant program under section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a ) help students and families reach, afford, and complete education and training opportunities beyond high school. (3) The Federal Pell Grant program is the largest source of federally funded grant aid for postsecondary education. (4) The Federal Pell Grant program allows millions of people of the United States to attend college and is especially vital for students of color. Three in 5 African American undergraduate students, and one-half of all Latino undergraduate students, rely on the Federal Pell Grant program. (5) The Federal Pell Grant program should continue to be a reliable source of funding for aspiring students, their families, and future generations that they can count on to be there for them when they seek higher education. (6) …
Sponsors
- Mark Pocan (D, HD-002) · primary sponsor
- Robert Scott (D, HD-VA-3)
- Nanette Barragan (D)
- Joyce Beatty (D, HD-003)
- Suzanne Bonamici (D)
- Danny Davis (D, HD-IL-7)
- Suzan DelBene (D, HD-001)
- Mark DeSaulnier (D)
- Debbie Dingell (D, HD-006)
- Dwight Evans (D, HD-PA-3)
- Shomari Figures (D, HD-002)
- John Garamendi (D)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Education
Common questions
- What is HB9414?
- HB9414 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026.
- What does HB9414 do?
- In its own words: To improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB9414?
- In committee as of June 23, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (June 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB9414?
- Mark Pocan (D, HD-002), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB9414?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9414
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