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- H.R.5962
H.R.5962: SIMPLE Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 8, 2016
- Latest Major Action Sept. 8, 2016
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (7 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 8, 2016
Bill Summary
Streamlining Income-driven, Manageable Payments on Loans for Education Act or the SIMPLE Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise the process for enrolling a borrower in federal student loan repayment plans when the borrower is delinquent on payments for student loans under the Direct Loan program. Specifically, the Department of Education (ED) may use the tax information of certain delinquent borrowers for purposes of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 8, 2016 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
|
| Sept. 8, 2016 |
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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| Sept. 8, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) |