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National Pell Grant Day: Supporting Student Access to Higher Education

The U.S. Senate supports designating June 23 as “National Pell Grant Day.” This celebrates 50 years of the program, which has helped over 80 million low-income students access higher education, emphasizing its role in economic mobility and equal opportunity.
Key points
Designation of June 23 as “National Pell Grant Day” to honor the program.
Highlighting the Pell Grant's role in enabling access to higher education for low-income students.
Encouraging citizens to celebrate the successes of program beneficiaries and ensure future access to education.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_676
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Process start date: 2022-06-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 23, 2022, as "National Pell Grant Day".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_676.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designation of June 23 as “National Pell Grant Day” to honor the program.
  • Highlighting the Pell Grant's role in enabling access to higher education for low-income students.
  • Encouraging citizens to celebrate the successes of program beneficiaries and ensure future access to education.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: 06/15/2022 CR S2972)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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