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VET MED Act
2/8/2022, 11:17 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 6134
Veterinary Education and Training Minimizes Educational Debt Act or the VET MED Act
This bill allows veterinary students who are enrolled in postgraduate training programs or serving in internships or residencies to defer payment on their Federal Direct Loans for up to five years. Loan interest shall not accrue during such deferment.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6134
Bill HR 6134 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2020. Bill HR 6134 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 9, 2020. Bill HR 6134's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of March 9, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6134
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6134
Primary Policy Focus
EducationPotential Impact Areas
- Higher education
- Interest, dividends, interest rates
- Student aid and college costs
- Veterinary medicine and animal diseases
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6134
VET MED Act
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a veterinary internship or residency program.
VET MED Act
Veterinary Education and Training Minimizes Educational Debt Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6134
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