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To require the Secretary of Education to accept certain documentation from the Department of Defense as proof of employment for purposes of the public service loan forgiveness program.

12/15/2023, 3:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1573

Bill 118 hr 1573, also known as the "Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Documentation Act," aims to streamline the process for individuals who work for the Department of Defense to qualify for the public service loan forgiveness program. The bill specifically requires the Secretary of Education to accept certain documentation from the Department of Defense as proof of employment for the purposes of the loan forgiveness program.

Currently, individuals who work for the Department of Defense may face challenges in providing the necessary documentation to prove their employment for the loan forgiveness program. This bill seeks to address this issue by allowing the Secretary of Education to accept specific documentation from the Department of Defense as sufficient proof of employment.

By simplifying the documentation process for Department of Defense employees, this bill aims to make it easier for these individuals to qualify for the public service loan forgiveness program. This could potentially help alleviate financial burdens for those who have dedicated their careers to serving our country through their work with the Department of Defense. Overall, the "Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Documentation Act" is a bipartisan effort to support individuals working for the Department of Defense in accessing the benefits of the public service loan forgiveness program.

Current Status of Bill HR 1573

Bill HR 1573 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2023. Bill HR 1573 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2023.  Bill HR 1573's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of March 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1573

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1573

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1573

To require the Secretary of Education to accept certain documentation from the Department of Defense as proof of employment for purposes of the public service loan forgiveness program.
To require the Secretary of Education to accept certain documentation from the Department of Defense as proof of employment for purposes of the public service loan forgiveness program.

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