H.R. 5516 would increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other first responders.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inOfficer Daniel Faulkner Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act of 2008 - Amends the Higher Educaton Act of 1965 to editeliminate the wiki and beexpected family contribution used in determining Pell Grant eligibility in the first to providecase of a detailed summarystudent applicant whose parent or guardian died as a result of the bill!)performing service as a police officer, firefighter, or other first responder.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 2/28/2008:4/17/2008: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the House CommitteeSubcommittee on EducationHigher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Labor.Competitiveness.
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== Points in Favor ==

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