Amendment · S.Amdt. 2361· Senate(119-SAMDT-2361)

S.Amdt. 2361

Age: 79 years

Hawaii

Introduced: 6/28/2025
Sponsored by: Mazie Hirono
Cosponsors: - 2 - 0

Changes bill: 119-HR-1 — One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Introduced
Pending Consideration
Failed

This amendment was never taken up, and the bill finished without it. It was never voted on.

What this amendment would do

As an analyst looking out for everyday folks, let's break down what Senator Hirono's amendment (SA 2361) to the bill H.R. 1 is all about in plain English.

Purpose of the Amendment

The main goal of this amendment is to provide funding to increase the total maximum Federal Pell Grant award per student.

What It Changes in the Law

It updates the Higher Education Act of 1965 by adding specific funding amounts for the Pell Grant awards.
It adds provisions for award years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.
It sets the amount at $8,460 for the award year 2026-2027 and each subsequent award year.