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- H.R.1029
H.R.1029: Student Loan Fairness Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced March 1, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 24, 2005
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
85 (77 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Student Loan Fairness Act of 2005 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise student aid requirements for consolidation loans. Repeals a prohibition against refinancing consolidation loans. Allows borrowers to select lenders of consolidation loans. Requires lenders and institutions to provide certain information on consolidation loans to applicants. Revises interest rates on consolidated and reconsolidated loans.
(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 21st Century Competitiveness.
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| March 1, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by David Wu (D-Ore.) |