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Proposal:PROPEL Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Professional Pell Education Learning or the PROPEL Act

This allows federal Pell Grants to be utilized at educational programs that consist of vocational or technical training, flight training, apprenticeship, or other on-job training. In addition, the bill modifies the eligibility requirements under the Federal Pell Grant program for the vocational and training programs, including allowing such programs to be unaccredited.

Bill Title

PROPEL Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-01-16: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • 2019-01-16: Introduced in House
  • 2019-01-16: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.