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HR 7880 United States House · 117th Congress

Degrees Not Debt Act of 2022

Summary
Degrees Not Debt Act of 2022 This bill increases the maximum federal Pell Grant award. The bill also repeals the increased alternative minimum tax exemption for individuals and the increased estate and gift tax exemption.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases Pell Grants (public funding) and repeals tax exemptions for wealthy (closes loopholes), promoting fiscal responsibility and education access.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases maximum Pell Grant award, directly boosting federal funding for higher education affordability and access for students.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2022
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Introduced May 27, 2022 Last action May 27, 2022
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May 27, 2022
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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May 27, 2022
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Salud O. Carbajal
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CA
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