United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 2595 — Improving Middle Class Access to Higher Education Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill increases the income limit for the simplified needs test in the Higher Education Act.

This legislation amends the Higher Education Act to raise the income limit of the simplified needs test from $50,000 to $100,000. The changes take effect starting with the 2019-2020 award year.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with incomes up to $100,000 may qualify for simplified financial aid applications.

Summary

Improving Middle Class Access to Higher Education Act This bill increases the income limit to qualify for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Simplified Needs Test from $50,000 to $100,000.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill increases the income limit of the simplified needs test from $50,000 to $100,000 under the Higher Education Act of 1965.

  • 20 U.S.C. 1087ss(b)(1)

    $50,000 → $100,000

    This change raises the income threshold for families to qualify for the simplified needs test.

  • 20 U.S.C. 1087ss(b)(1)

    $50,000 → $100,000

    This change raises the income threshold for independent students to qualify for the simplified needs test.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2595 do?
Improving Middle Class Access to Higher Education Act This bill increases the income limit to qualify for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Simplified Needs Test from $50,000 to $100,000.
Who sponsors HR 2595?
HR 2595 is sponsored by Kinzinger, Adam (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2595?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2595?
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