To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the forgiveness of Perkins loans to members of the armed services on active duty.

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Bill Number

HR 343

Introduced

Jan 31, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Collection of accounts Economics and Public Finance Education Federal aid to higher education Government lending Higher education Military personnel Scholarships Student loan funds

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Summary

Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for student loan forgiveness, under the Federal Perkins Loan program, for members of the Armed Forces on active duty.

Actions

Mar 15, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Jan 31, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jan 31, 2001

Introduced in House

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