H.R. 3689 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Protecting JOBs Act
H.R. 3689 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jul 10, 2019, sponsored by Donna E. Shalala with 22 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 10, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 22
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Protecting Job Opportunities for Borrowers Act or the Protecting JOBs Act This bill prohibits states from suspending, revoking, or denying driver's licenses, teaching licenses, or professional licenses based solely on individuals' default or delinquency on student loans.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Donna E. Shalala (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 10, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (Jul 10, 2019)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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