H.R. 501 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Nurse Loan Forgiveness Act of 2003
H.R. 501 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 29, 2003, sponsored by Tom Tancredo with 55 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
- Jan 29, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 55
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Nurse Loan Forgiveness Act of 2003 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to include, under HEA student loan forgiveness and cancellation programs, nurses who serve at least one calendar year in an approved health care facility or setting.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Tancredo (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 40 Democrats, 14 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 29, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. (Mar 3, 2003)
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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
- S. 620: College Fire Prevention Act
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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