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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- H.R. 242: All-Year ACCESS Act
- S. 311: Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2015
- S. 439: Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2015
- S. 590: Campus Accountability and Safety Act
- H.R. 846: Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2015
- H.R. 1399: Veteran Education Empowerment Act
- H.R. 1833: FAFSA for All Act
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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