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H.R. 5550 (115th)

AID Act

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Introduced

18 April 2018

Last action

22 May 2018 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.

Sponsors

Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

11 August 2025

Education

Summary

Achieving Independence through Degrees Act or the AID Act This bill provides assistance to students of institutions of higher education, including by increasing the maximum amount of and access to Pell Grants, expanding loan counseling requirements, simplifying the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and expanding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) benefits to students.

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Timeline

  1. 18 April 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 April 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 April 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 May 2018

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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