HR 949 · 115th Congress · Education

Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act

Introduced 2017-02-07· Sponsored by Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.(2017-03-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate the expected family contribution (EFC) used to determine financial need in the case of a Pell Grant-eligible student whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty as a police officer, firefighter, or other public safety officer. Such student is eligible to receive an automatic zero EFC and qualify for the maximum Pell Grant award if the student was less than 24 years old or enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of the parent or guardian's death.…

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Cosponsors (20)

12 Democrats8 Republicans