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S.2051: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Jan. 31, 2012
- Latest Major Action Jan. 31, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (17 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make the 3.4% interest rate on Direct Stafford loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2012, applicable to Direct Stafford loans first disbursed to undergraduate students on or after July 1, 2012.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Jan. 31, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jack Reed (D-R.I.) |