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

# Summary of HR 7690 **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would increase the maximum amount of money (stipends) that students can receive through Upward Bound projects. Upward Bound is a federal program that helps low-income and first-generation high school students prepare for college through tutoring, academic counseling, and other support services. Currently, there are limits on how much money students in these programs can receive; this bill would raise those limits. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects high school students from low-income families and those whose parents didn't attend college, as these students are the target population for Upward Bound.

It would also affect the organizations and schools that run these programs, potentially allowing them to provide more financial assistance to participants. **Current Status:** HR 7690 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Danny K. Davis, a Democrat from Illinois.