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- H.R.5899
H.R.5899: Strengthening Forgiveness for Public Servants Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 14, 2016
- Latest Major Action Sept. 19, 2016
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 14, 2016
Bill Summary
Strengthening Forgiveness for Public Servants Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Department of Education (ED) to cancel 15%, 15%, 20%, 20%, and 30% of the amount a borrower owes after 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 years of public service employment, respectively, on a William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan made after this bill's enactment. (Currently, the balance of a borrower's Direct Loan...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 19, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
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| July 14, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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| July 14, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) |