H.R. 2711 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Student Loan Fairness Act of 2003
H.R. 2711 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jul 10, 2003, sponsored by David Wu with 96 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 10, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 96
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Student Loan Fairness Act of 2003 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise student aid requirements for consolidation loans. Repeals a prohibition against refinancing consolidation loans. Allows borrowers to select lenders of consolidation loans. Requires lenders and institutions to provide certain information on consolidation loans to applicants. Revises interest rates on consolidated and reconsolidated loans.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Wu (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 82 Democrats, 13 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 10, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. (Jul 28, 2003)
Other Education bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 1412: Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003
- S. 570: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to the qualifications of foreign…
- H.R. 5185: Higher Education Extension Act of 2004
- H.R. 2023: Asthmatic Schoolchildren's Treatment and Health Management Act of 2004
- H.R. 5186: Taxpayer-Teacher Protection Act of 2004
- H.R. 1350: Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004
- H.R. 5360: American History and Civics Education Act of 2004
- H.R. 236: Student Bill of Rights
- H.R. 490: Instructional Materials Accessibility Act of 2003
- H.R. 501: Nurse Loan Forgiveness Act of 2003
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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