S. 4859 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
S. 4859 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jun 23, 2026, sponsored by Mazie K. Hirono with 30 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 23, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 30
- Policy area
- Education
Sponsor
Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 29 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 23, 2026
- 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. (Jun 23, 2026)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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