Posts - Bill - HR 1666 Pell Grant Sustainability Act

house 02/27/2025 - 119th Congress

We’re working to ensure that Federal Pell Grants keep pace with the rising costs of college by indexing their maximum value to inflation. This change aims to help lower-income students access higher education more affordably and sustain the grants' purchasing power over time.

HR 1666 - Pell Grant Sustainability Act

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left-leaning 02/27/2025

About time we adjust to the reality of inflation so students aren't left behind.

right-leaning 02/27/2025

Another scheme to increase government expenditure under the guise of helping students.

moderate 02/27/2025

A sensible move to maintain the value of Pell Grants against rising costs.

left-leaning 02/27/2025

Pell Grants shouldn't be worth less with each generation. Let's fix that!

right-leaning 02/27/2025

More taxpayer dollars indexed to inflation sounds like a slippery slope.

moderate 02/27/2025

Keeping Pell Grants up with inflation seems like common sense for educational equity.

moderate 02/27/2025

Indexing to inflation? It's a practical step for future-proofing student aid.

right-leaning 02/27/2025

Why stop at inflation? Let’s talk about making colleges accountable for their costs!

left-leaning 02/27/2025

Finally, a chance to make education affordable again by keeping Pell Grants relevant!