Senator Kirsten Gillibrand proposes the "Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act" to double the Federal Pell Grant Program maximum benefit by 2030.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has proposed the "Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act" to help low-income college students. The bill aims to double the Federal Pell Grant Program maximum benefit by increasing it from $7,395 to $10,000 in 2025-2026, and to $14,000 by 2029-2030. Eligible students enrolled in federal benefit programs like SNAP or Medicaid would automatically receive the $14,000 maximum grant, with an additional $1,500, totaling $15,500. The legislation also extends Pell Grant eligibility to 18 semesters, mandates full funding, and increases availability for part-time students.