H.R. 3598 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Federally Requiring Earned Education-debt Discharges for Vets Act
H.R. 3598 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the Federally Requiring Earned Education-debt Discharges for Vets Act, has passed the house — introduced on Jun 28, 2019, sponsored by Conor Lamb with 69 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 28, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 69
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Federally Requiring Earned Education-debt Discharges for Vets Act or the FREED Vets Act This bill requires the Department of Education (ED), after providing specified notice, to automatically discharge loans under the Federal Family Education Loan program for certain borrowers who are veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
FREED Vets Act
Sponsor
Conor Lamb (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 48 Democrats, 21 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 28, 2019
- Passed the HouseMar 10, 2020
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Mar 11, 2020)
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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