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Introduced
05/04/2021
05/04/2021
In Committee
05/04/2021
05/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include service as a veteran family caregiver as a public service job for purposes of the public service loan forgiveness program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Student Loan Relief Act of 2021, amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include service as a veteran family caregiver as a qualifying public service job for the purposes of the public service loan forgiveness program. This means that individuals who take on the role of primary family caregiver for a veteran through the Department of Veterans Affairs' comprehensive assistance program can have their federal student loans forgiven after making 120 qualifying monthly payments while engaged in this public service work.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (13)
Gerry Connolly (D)*,
Ken Calvert (R),
Jim Cooper (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Andy Kim (D),
Ann Kirkpatrick (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Tim Ryan (D),
Albio Sires (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Mike Turner (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 05/04/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2968/all-info | 05/05/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2968/BILLS-117hr2968ih.pdf | 06/19/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2968/BILLS-117hr2968ih.pdf.pdf | 06/19/2021 |
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