A bill to establish that an individual who is convicted of any offense under any Federal or State law related to the individual's conduct at and during the course of a protest that occurs at an institution of higher education shall be ineligible to receive a Federal student loan or for forgiveness, cancellation, waiver, or modification of certain Federal student loans.

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Summary of Bill S 937

Bill 119 s 937, also known as the "Protestor Student Loan Eligibility Act," aims to establish that individuals who are convicted of any offense related to their conduct during a protest at an institution of higher education will be ineligible to receive Federal student loans. This bill also prohibits these individuals from receiving forgiveness, cancellation, waiver, or modification of certain Federal student loans.

The bill is designed to address concerns about the potential misuse of Federal student loan funds by individuals who engage in disruptive or unlawful behavior during protests on college campuses. By denying these individuals access to Federal student loans, the bill seeks to discourage disruptive behavior and ensure that taxpayer-funded student loan programs are used responsibly.

If passed, Bill 119 s 937 would have significant implications for individuals who participate in protests at colleges and universities. It would serve as a deterrent for those considering engaging in disruptive behavior during protests, as they would risk losing access to Federal student loan assistance. Overall, the "Protestor Student Loan Eligibility Act" is a controversial piece of legislation that raises questions about the balance between free speech rights and responsible use of Federal student loan funds. Supporters argue that it is necessary to protect the integrity of student loan programs, while critics raise concerns about potential infringement on individuals' rights to protest.

Current Status of Bill S 937

Bill S 937 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2025. Bill S 937 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 11, 2025. Bill S 937's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 11, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 937

A bill to establish that an individual who is convicted of any offense under any Federal or State law related to the individual's conduct at and during the course of a protest that occurs at an institution of higher education shall be ineligible to receive a Federal student loan or for forgiveness, cancellation, waiver, or modification of certain Federal student loans.A bill to establish that an individual who is convicted of any offense under any Federal or State law related to the individual's conduct at and during the course of a protest that occurs at an institution of higher education shall be ineligible to receive a Federal student loan or for forgiveness, cancellation, waiver, or modification of certain Federal student loans.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 937

Tom Cotton

Arkansas(Republican)

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