H.R. 2521 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
REAL Act of 2015
H.R. 2521 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on May 21, 2015, sponsored by Donna F. Edwards with 59 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 21, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 59
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Restoring Education And Learning Act of 2015 or the REAL Act of 2015 This bill amends title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate the provision that prohibits Pell Grant eligibility for individuals incarcerated in a federal or state penal institution and for sex offenders subject to civil commitment following incarceration. This amendment takes effect in academic year 2015-2016.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Donna F. Edwards (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 59 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 21, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. (Nov 16, 2015)
More bills from Donna F. Edwards in the 114th Congress
Other Education bills in the 114th Congress
- H.R. 1020: STEM Education Act of 2015
- S. 1177: Every Student Succeeds Act
- H.R. 3594: Federal Perkins Loan Program Extension Act of 2015
- H.R. 3033: Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia Act
- H.R. 242: All-Year ACCESS Act
- S. 311: Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2015
- S. 439: Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2015
- S. 590: Campus Accountability and Safety Act
- H.R. 846: Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2015
- H.R. 1399: Veteran Education Empowerment Act
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 2521 (114th Congress): REAL Act of 2015,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/114-hr-2521/real-act-of-2015 (accessed 2026-10-16).