To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the maximum stipend amounts provided under Upward Bound projects.

House Bill

H.R. 7690

119th Congress

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the maximum stipend amounts provided under Upward Bound projects.

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 25, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Danny Davis

D - IL

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would increase the stipend amounts that students can receive through Upward Bound, a federal program that helps low-income and first-generation college-bound high school students prepare for higher education. By raising these financial support payments, the legislation aims to make it easier for disadvantaged students to participate in tutoring, mentoring, and college prep activities without worrying about lost income from part-time jobs.

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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To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the maximum stipend amounts provided under Upward Bound projects.

This bill would increase the stipend amounts that students can receive through Upward Bound, a federal program that helps low-income and first-generation college-bound high school students prepare for higher education. By raising these financial support paymen

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This bill would increase the stipend amounts that students can receive through Upward Bound, a federal program that helps low-income and first-generation college-bound high school students prepare for higher education. By raising these financial support payments, the legislation aims to make it easier for disadvantaged students to participate in tutoring, mentoring, and college prep activities without worrying about lost income from part-time jobs.

Bill Number: 7690
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Title: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the maximum stipend amounts provided under Upward Bound projects.
Bill Number: 7690
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Summary: This bill would increase the stipend amounts that students can receive through Upward Bound, a federal program that helps low-income and first-generation college-bound high school students prepare for higher education. By raising these financial support payments, the legislation aims to make it easi

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would increase the stipend amounts that students can receive through Upward Bound, a federal program that helps low-income and first-generation college-bound high school students prepare for higher education. By raising these financial support payments, the legislation aims to make it easier for disadvantaged students to participate in tutoring, mentoring, and college prep activities without worrying about lost income from part-time jobs.

Last updated: 2/26/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Increases stipend payments for students participating in Upward Bound, a program serving approximately 60,000 low-income and first-generation college-bound students annually
Addresses the financial barriers that prevent disadvantaged high school students from accessing college preparation resources and activities
Stipends help compensate students for time spent in academic enrichment programs instead of working paid jobs to support their families
The current maximum stipends haven't kept pace with inflation, making it harder for students to afford participation in these valuable college readiness programs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly benefit low-income and first-generation high school students nationwide who participate in Upward Bound programs, making it financially easier for them to dedicate time to college preparation activities. By increasing stipend amounts, more students from disadvantaged backgrounds could access critical academic support, tutoring, and college counseling without sacrificing income their families may depend on. The change could improve college enrollment and success rates among underserved communities.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7690, 119th Congress (2026). "To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the maximum stipend amounts provided under Upward Bound projects.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7690

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