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- H.R.877
H.R.877: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prevent students called to active duty from entering repayment on student loans.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Feb. 27, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 14, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
82 (43 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Independent Democrat, 38 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide that any period during which a student was called or ordered to active duty in a reserve component of the armed forces shall not be included in determining the six-month grace period (after the student ceases to carry at least a half-time academic load) before repayment of a student loan must begin.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
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| Feb. 27, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Scott L. Klug (R-Wis.) |