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- H.R.1075
H.R.1075: FAFSA Fairness Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 30, 2020
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 7, 2019
Bill Summary
FAFSA Fairness Act of 2019 This bill revises the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process for certain students. Specifically, the Department of Education must allow students to complete FAFSA as independent students under special circumstances. It also requires financial aid administrators to provide those students with a final determination regarding their assistance in the same manner as, and by no later than the date that,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 30, 2020 |
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Trone asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1075, a bill originally introduced by Representative Elijah Cummings, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) |