Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
FederalUS CongressReferred
H.R. 9414: Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI)
H.R. 9414 status: Referred.
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
85OUT OF 100
Score:85/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:High Impact
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Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Increases Pell Grant maximum award to $15,000 by 2031-2032, adjusted for inflation.
- Makes Pell Grants a fully mandatory program, ensuring stable funding.
- Restores Pell Grant eligibility for short-term programs and increases aid for low-income students.
Risks
- Significant increase in federal spending required for mandatory funding.
Society
Positive outlook
90%
Benefits
- Increases access to higher education for low-income and underserved students.
- Supports students of color who disproportionately rely on Pell Grants.
- Removes barriers for students with scholarships and those facing academic challenges.
Risks
- No direct social risk identified
Technology Industry
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Public Health & Safety
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Warning
The bill's long-term fiscal impact will depend on future appropriations and economic conditions.
Analysis scope
The bill requires significant new appropriations to become a fully mandatory program.
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Where it stands
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- House and SenateUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- PresidentUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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