HR-4787 : Still Just a Bill


Working Students Act

This bill increases the income protection allowance levels used to calculate a working student's expected family contribution and need for financial assistance. An income protection allowance is an amount for basic living expenses that is protected from being considered income available for postsecondary educational expenses.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-10-22IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.House floor actions
2019-10-22IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Ami Bera [D] (CA-7)
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Policy Area :

Education
Related Subjects
  • Higher education
  • Student aid and college costs
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