H.R. 2482 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Federal Perkins Loan Program Extension Act of 2017
H.R. 2482 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 17, 2017, sponsored by Elise M. Stefanik with 245 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 17, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 245
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Federal Perkins Loan Program Extension Act of 2017 This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the Federal Perkins Loans program through September 30, 2019.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elise M. Stefanik (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 193 Democrats, 52 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 17, 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 17, 2017)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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