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College Affordability and Accessibility Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 8618 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Apr 30, 2026

What it does

The College Affordability and Accessibility Act would increase the maximum Federal Pell Grant award and extend eligibility periods to allow students to use funds for postbaccalaureate studies.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Apr 30, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Apr 30, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.

Work with this bill

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