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SARFA Act

12/15/2023, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 1734

The SARFA Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1734, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to the Student Aid Recovery Freedom Act (SARFA).

The SARFA Act aims to provide relief to students who have taken out federal student loans and are struggling to repay them. The bill proposes several key provisions, including the establishment of a loan rehabilitation program for borrowers who have defaulted on their loans. This program would allow borrowers to make affordable monthly payments based on their income, with the goal of helping them get back on track with their loan payments.

Additionally, the SARFA Act would streamline the process for borrowers to apply for income-driven repayment plans, which adjust monthly payments based on the borrower's income and family size. This would make it easier for struggling borrowers to access these repayment options and avoid defaulting on their loans. Overall, the SARFA Act is aimed at providing much-needed relief to students who are burdened by student loan debt. By offering more flexible repayment options and support for borrowers in default, this legislation seeks to help students manage their debt and avoid the long-term financial consequences of defaulting on their loans.

Congressional Summary of S 1734

Securing American Research from Foreign Adversaries Act or the SARFA Act

This bill requires the Department of Energy to administer polygraphs to foreign nationals of countries of concern as a condition of their employment at or internal access to the department's national laboratories. Covered countries include China, North Korea, Russia, Iran, and any other country designated by the Department of State.

The bill also specifically applies provisions that require the department to assess the security risks of certain research activities, and that prohibit entities of concern from participating in these activities, to all programs and activities of the department, including the department's national laboratories.

Current Status of Bill S 1734

Bill S 1734 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill S 1734 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 18, 2023.  Bill S 1734's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of May 18, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1734

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1734

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1734

SARFA Act
SARFA Act
Securing American Research from Foreign Adversaries Act
A bill to enhance the research security protocols of the Department of Energy for the purpose of preventing theft of government research by nationals of foreign countries of concern, and for other purposes.

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