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S 1199 105th Congress Senate

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding income protection allowances for certain students.

Introduced: September 19, 1997 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
Education College studentsEconomics and Public FinanceFamiliesFederal aid to higher education
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Higher educationIncomeIndexing (Economic policy)Labor and EmploymentScholarshipsStudent aidStudent employment
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Sep 19, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Sep 19, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9726-9727)
Sep 19, 1997
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 Latest action September 19, 1997

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to adjust specified student aid need analysis formulas. Increases the income protection allowances (IPA) for dependent students and for independent students without dependents (other than a spouse). Permits updating IPA calculations to reflect inflation.

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