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PROPEL Act

Introduced: January 4, 2021 Introduced by: Wittman, Robert J. Republican · Virginia See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jan 4, 2021
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Professional Pell Education Learning Act or the PROPEL Act

This bill expands student eligibility for Pell Grants by allowing students to use these grants for enrollment in educational programs that consist of vocational or technical training, flight training, apprenticeship, or other on-job training. In addition, the bill expands institutional eligibility under the Federal Pell Grant program, including by allowing these vocational and training programs to be unaccredited.

What's happening now January 4, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 177: PROPEL Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-177/
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"H.R. 177: PROPEL Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-177/.
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H.R. 177, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-177/.
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[H.R. 177: PROPEL Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-177/)
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