H.R. 2679 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Match Veterans to Student Loan Protections Act
H.R. 2679 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 25, 2017, sponsored by Ryan A. Costello with 13 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 25, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Match Veterans to Student Loan Protections Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify the federal student loan discharge process for a veteran who has a total and permanent disability.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ryan A. Costello (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 25, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (May 25, 2017)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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