Work to expand access to Pell grants so more children can afford a college education.

Marc A. Veasey · Texas · Democratic

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Occurrences

I will work to expand access to Pell grants so more children can afford a college education

Veasey commits to expanding Pell Grant access to improve college affordability.

Marc Veasey on Education
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Evidence

Last Action Date Listed: April 30, 2026. Action: Mr. Menefee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. Full Title: To increase the total maximum Federal Pell Grant and extend flexibility for eligibility.

An official House bill introduced in the 119th Congress would increase the maximum Federal Pell Grant and add eligibility flexibility, showing ongoing legislative effort on the claim, but the bill was only introduced and referred, not enacted.

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H.R. 8618 (IH) - College Affordability and Accessibility Act - BILLS-119hr8618ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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Assessments

unresolved unknown

The provided evidence shows a Pell Grant expansion bill was introduced and referred in the 119th Congress, but it attributes the action to Mr. Menefee, not Marc A. Veasey, and does not show enactment or a material Veasey role. Because the record does not establish that Veasey sponsored, cosponsored, voted for, or otherwise materially advanced Pell Grant expansion, the promise cannot be credited as delivered or as a serious failed Veasey effort on this evidence alone.

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