# What This Bill Actually Does

This is a symbolic resolution that designates June 23, 2022, as "National Federal Pell Grant Day." It's not creating any new laws or changing how money flows—it's essentially Congress saying "let's officially recognize and celebrate this important education program on this specific date."

The bill marks the 50th anniversary of when President Richard Nixon signed the law that created the Federal Pell Grant program back in 1972. The resolution celebrates what Pell Grants do: they give money to low-income college students so they can afford to go to school. According to the bill, about 7 million students (roughly 40 percent of all undergraduates) currently use these grants, and over the past 50 years, more than 80 million Americans have benefited from them. The grants are particularly important for Black students, Hispanic students, first-generation college students, and student parents—groups that historically have faced bigger financial barriers to getting a college education.

Since this is just a symbolic resolution, it doesn't actually change anything about how Pell Grants work or how much money goes to them. It won't put more money in students' pockets or change eligibility rules. What it does is give Congress an official way to acknowledge that Pell Grants matter and have helped millions of Americans access higher education. It's a statement of support for the program, backed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, encouraging Americans to recognize the program's importance and the success stories of students who've used these grants.

Expressing support for the designation of June 23, 2022, as National Federal Pell Grant Day.

DeLauro, Rosa L.

 <p>This resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Federal Pell Grant program and expresses support for the designation of National Federal Pell Grant Day.</p>