Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 19, 2014
MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Solish, 202-226-8373, Barb.Solish@mail.house.gov
REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ INTRODUCES BILL RESTORING STRENGTH OF PELL GRANTS
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) today introduced H.R. 4902 the Middle Class ‘Creating Higher Education Affordability Necessary to Compete Economically’ (CHANCE) Act. The CHANCE Act would combat increasing college costs by 1) nearly doubling the national Pell Grant award to $8,900 from $5,730, 2) restoring year-round Pell grants, and 3) allowing Pell grant recipients to use the awards for 15 semesters instead of the current 12 semesters. Continue reading
