Brenda Lawrence actually said...

"I think in our commitment to developing a skilled workforce that we need to look at Pell Grants and other resources for those who choose not to go to a 4-year university."

"We needed mental health trained professionals so that they could care for these children."

"I reintroduced the Pell to Grad Act, legislation that would extend students' lifetime Pell Grant eligibility to 16 semesters."

"I want to commend the Biden administration for proposing the largest one-time increase in this program since 2009."