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H.R.2992: Fairness in Forgiveness Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced June 21, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 21, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 21, 2017
Bill Summary
Fairness in Forgiveness Act of 2017 This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include as a public service job for purposes of the public service loan forgiveness program a full-time job as an employee of a management and operating contractor of a national laboratory owned by the Department of Energy. This bill and its amendments take effect as if enacted on October 1, 2007.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 21, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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| June 21, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) |