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H.R. 3594 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Federal Perkins Loan Program Extension Act of 2015

H.R. 3594 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Sep 24, 2015, sponsored by Mike Bishop with 17 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Sep 24, 2015
Co-sponsors
17
Policy area
Education
Public law
Public Law 114-105

What it does

Federal Perkins Loan Program Extension Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the authority of institutions of higher education (IHEs) to disburse Federal Perkins Loans to new undergraduate borrowers through September 30, 2017. A student must first exhaust Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loan eligibility.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Mike Bishop (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 9 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedSep 24, 2015
  • Passed the HouseSep 28, 2015
  • Passed the SenateDec 16, 2015
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 18, 2015
  • Became lawDec 18, 2015

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-105. (Dec 18, 2015)

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Committees

  • Education and the Workforce Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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