S. 4859: Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-06-23 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] |
| Policy area | Education |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2026-06-23 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-25 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Patty Murray | D WA (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Jack Reed | D RI (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | D RI (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Tim Kaine | D VA (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Jeanne Shaheen | D NH (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Michael F. Bennet | D CO (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Tammy Duckworth | D IL (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Martin Heinrich | D NM (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Elizabeth Warren | D MA (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | D NY (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Tina Smith | D MN (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Christopher Murphy | D CT (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4859?
S. 4859 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4859 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).