Earl N. Williams, Sr., First Chance Act

House Bill

H.R. 7689

119th Congress

Earl N. Williams, Sr., First Chance Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 25, 2026

Primary Sponsor

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Summary

This bill would change the Higher Education Act to allow the student support services program to provide grants that help students pay for basic living expenses and emergency needs. The grants would give college students financial assistance for things like food, housing, and unexpected costs that might otherwise prevent them from staying in school.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Introduced2/25/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Earl N. Williams, Sr., First Chance Act

This bill would change the Higher Education Act to allow the student support services program to provide grants that help students pay for basic living expenses and emergency needs. The grants would give college students financial assistance for things like fo

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This bill would change the Higher Education Act to allow the student support services program to provide grants that help students pay for basic living expenses and emergency needs. The grants would give college students financial assistance for things like food, housing, and unexpected costs that might otherwise prevent them from staying in school.

Bill Number: 7689
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Title: Earl N. Williams, Sr., First Chance Act
Bill Number: 7689
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Summary: This bill would change the Higher Education Act to allow the student support services program to provide grants that help students pay for basic living expenses and emergency needs. The grants would give college students financial assistance for things like food, housing, and unexpected costs that m

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would change the Higher Education Act to allow the student support services program to provide grants that help students pay for basic living expenses and emergency needs. The grants would give college students financial assistance for things like food, housing, and unexpected costs that might otherwise prevent them from staying in school.

Last updated: 2/28/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would add basic living assistance grants to the existing student support services program.
Students could receive emergency supplemental grants to cover unexpected expenses.
The program targets students who need help affording daily necessities while attending college.
This would expand the types of support available beyond academic tutoring and counseling that student support services currently provides.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect college students who participate in the student support services program, which typically serves low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. By providing money for basic needs like food and housing, as well as emergency expenses, the bill aims to help these students stay enrolled and complete their education when financial hardships arise.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7689, 119th Congress (2026). "Earl N. Williams, Sr., First Chance Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7689

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