Future Generations Protection Act

House Bill

H.R. 5489

119th Congress

Future Generations Protection Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David P. Joyce

Representative

Republican

OH-14

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

The Future Generations Protection Act would establish the Pell Plus program, which would provide eligible college students an additional federal grant that is matched by their school. This extra financial aid is designed to help students complete their degree in four years or less.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

SponsorDavid P. Joyce (R-OH)

Introduced9/18/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resou

ChamberHouse

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Future Generations Protection Act

The Future Generations Protection Act would establish the Pell Plus program, which would provide eligible college students an additional federal grant that is matched by their school. This extra financial aid is designed to help students complete their degree

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The Future Generations Protection Act would establish the Pell Plus program, which would provide eligible college students an additional federal grant that is matched by their school. This extra financial aid is designed to help students complete their degree in four years or less.

Bill Number: 5489
Sponsor: David P. Joyce (R-OH)
Introduced: 9/18/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resou
Policy Area: Education

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Fact Sheet

Title: Future Generations Protection Act
Bill Number: 5489
Sponsor: David P. Joyce (R-OH)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resou
Introduced: 9/18/2025
Summary: The Future Generations Protection Act would establish the Pell Plus program, which would provide eligible college students an additional federal grant that is matched by their school. This extra financial aid is designed to help students complete their degree in four years or less.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Future Generations Protection Act would establish the Pell Plus program, which would provide eligible college students an additional federal grant that is matched by their school. This extra financial aid is designed to help students complete their degree in four years or less.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Pell Plus Act of 2023This bill establishes the Pell Plus program to award an additional Federal Pell Grant (i.e., a Federal Pell Plus Grant), which shall be matched by the participating institution of enrollment, to eligible students.A student is eligible to receive a Federal Pell Plus Grant if the student (1) is enrolled in their first undergraduate course of study at a Pell Plus institution, (2) is maintaining progress toward completion of their course of study in no more than four academic years, and (3) has completed at least four semesters (or the equivalent) of such course of study.Further, the bill outlines the requirements for an institution to participate as a Pell Plus institution, including that the institution must notify students whether they are maintaining progress toward completion of their course of study.The bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to award a Federal Pell Plus Grant to an eligible student in an amount equal to the student's Federal Pell Grant award. If the student's combined Federal Pell Grant and Federal Pell Plus Grant exceed the cost of attendance, then ED must reduce the amount of the student's Federal Pell Plus Grant.The bill specifies that these Federal Pell Plus Grants must count toward current duration limits.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill creates the Pell Plus program, which gives eligible students an additional federal grant on top of their regular Pell Grant.
The additional Pell Plus grant must be matched by the student's college or university.
To qualify, students must be in their first undergraduate program, making satisfactory progress toward graduating in four years or less.
The combined Pell Grant and Pell Plus Grant cannot exceed the student's total cost of attendance.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would provide more financial assistance to qualifying college students, helping them afford the full cost of their education and complete their degree on time. This could particularly benefit students from low-income backgrounds who rely on financial aid to attend college.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5489, 119th Congress (2025). "Future Generations Protection Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5489

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