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Introduced
05/01/2017
05/01/2017
In Committee
05/01/2017
05/01/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
PLUS Loan Disability Forgiveness Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Department of Education to forgive federal student loans under the Federal Family Education Loan Program for a parent of a student who: (1) becomes permanently and totally disabled, or (2) is unable to engage in substantial gainful activity by reason of a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or that has lasted (or is expected to last) for a continuous period of no less than 60 months.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Department of Education to forgive federal student loans under the Federal Family Education Loan Program for a parent of a student who becomes permanently and totally disabled or is unable to engage in substantial gainful activity due to a physical or mental impairment that is expected to last at least 60 months. The bill also allows the Secretary to reinstate the obligation of and resume collection on loans that were previously discharged if the Secretary determines it is necessary and appropriate based on regulations developed for disability determinations.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
James Langevin (D)*,
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Peter Roskam (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (on 05/01/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2270/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2270/BILLS-115hr2270ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2270/BILLS-115hr2270ih.pdf.pdf |
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