Advance legislation to improve emergency grant aid, college transparency, and Pell Grant flexibility for students.

Joseph D. Morelle · New York · Democratic

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Commitment kind: action. Promised action: Introduce and advance legislation to establish an emergency grant aid program for college students.. Promised outcome: An emergency grant aid program would be established under the Higher Education Act of 1965.. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired. 119th Congress, 2nd Session; H.R. 10451 introduced in the House on September 16, 2026 by Rep. Joseph D. Morelle of New York.

Occurrences

HR 2967, Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act; HR 2957, The College Transparency Act; HR 4931, Pell Grant Flexibility Act.

Campaign site says he is co-sponsoring and working to advance several bills that would help students handle emergencies, improve transparency, and expand Pell Grant access and flexibility.

Expanding Access to Higher Education - Joe Morelle for Congress
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Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation he authored to make higher education more accessible to students with disabilities. The Pell Grant Flexibility Act would provide increased Pell Grant flexibility to ensure students receive critical financial support while taking the recommended number of credits.

Morelle introduced and backed the Pell Grant Flexibility Act to increase Pell Grant flexibility for students with disabilities.

CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE REDOUBLES COMMITMENT TO AFFORDABLE HIGHER EDUCATION FOR ALL | Representative Morelle
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Mr. Morelle introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce Bill Number H.R. 10451 Bill Version Introduced in House (IH) Short Title Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act Full Title To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish an emergency grant aid program, and for other purposes.

Morelle introduced legislation to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 by establishing an emergency grant aid program for college students.

H.R. 10451 (IH) - Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act - BILLS-119hr10451ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of legislation to help ensure unexpected financial emergencies do not prevent students from continuing their education and completing their degrees. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) also introduced companion legislation in the Senate. The Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act establishes an emergency grant program for institutions of higher education to efficiently provide small grants to support students with unexpected expenses that may otherwise jeopardize their ability to complete their education.

Morelle announced legislation to create emergency grant aid for college students facing unexpected expenses that could jeopardize degree completion.

CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT STUDENTS FACING FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES | Representative Morelle
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Assessments

Public state: pending As of 2026-10-17 · verified · . Original AI recommendation (not independently established): unresolved. unknown A for effort

Verified evidence shows Morelle introduced the emergency grant aid bill and it was referred to committee, establishing material legislative effort. Introduction alone does not establish delivery of the proposed grant program. No verified passage establishes enactment, an attributable partial outcome, or an expired deadline.

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