S. 864 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
JOBS Act of 2021
S. 864 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 18, 2021, sponsored by Tim Kaine with 52 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 18, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 52
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2021 or the JOBS Act of 2021 This bill expands student eligibility for Pell Grants by establishing the Job Training Federal Pell Grant program. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education to award a job training Pell Grant to a student who does not have a degree; attends an institution of higher education (IHE); is enrolled in a career and technical educati…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tim Kaine (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 23 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 18, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1648-1649) (Mar 18, 2021)
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- H.R. 426: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2021
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- H.R. 764: Keep Our PACT Act
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Committees
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