Allow students to use federal Pell Grant funds for short term job training programs.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Pell Grant Flexibility Act?
The Pell Grant Flexibility Act is currently stalled in the House Committee on Education and Workforce, where it has remained without action since April 7, 2025. Members of this committee must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but historical data shows that most bills never receive such a vote. This lack of committee action is the primary reason most legislative proposals fail to become law.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Pell Grant Flexibility Act (H.R. 2733 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 4931 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4931 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Joseph Morelle (D-NY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.