House bill · H.R. 10451 (119th Congress)
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish an emergency grant aid program, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Joseph D. Morelle (U.S. Representative, NY-25, Democratic)
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Summary
Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act This bill establishes a grant program for emergency student financial aid. It also prohibits the Department of Education (ED) from transferring functions related to this program to other federal agencies. Specifically, the bill directs ED to establish a grant program for institutions of higher education to provide emergency financial aid grants to students. The bill also prohibits ED from entering into or carrying out interagency agreements related to this program. This prohibition applies to the transfer of functions such as administering or operating programs, making grants, carrying out technical assistance, enforcing rights and requirements (e.g., data collection requirements), conducting administrative and oversight functions, and monitoring grantees.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
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Committee
House Committee on Education and Workforce · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Sep 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Sep 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Sep 16, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
U.S. House of Representatives
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