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A bill to establish a student loan forgiveness plan for certain borrowers who are employed at a qualified farm or ranch.

5/9/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4281

Bill 118 s 4281, also known as the Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act, aims to create a student loan forgiveness program for individuals who work at qualified farms or ranches. The bill is designed to provide relief for borrowers who have taken out student loans to pursue higher education and are now employed in the agricultural industry.

Under this proposed legislation, eligible borrowers would be able to have a portion of their student loans forgiven based on their employment at a qualified farm or ranch. To qualify for the program, individuals must work full-time at a farm or ranch that meets certain criteria, such as being engaged in agricultural production or livestock raising.

The bill outlines the specific requirements for borrowers to be eligible for loan forgiveness, including the number of years they must work in the agricultural industry and the amount of their student loan debt that can be forgiven. It also establishes a process for borrowers to apply for loan forgiveness and for the Department of Agriculture to administer the program. Overall, the Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act aims to provide financial relief for individuals working in the agricultural sector who may be struggling to repay their student loans. By incentivizing employment in the farming and ranching industry, the bill seeks to support the growth and sustainability of the agricultural sector in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 4281

Bill S 4281 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 8, 2024. Bill S 4281 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 8, 2024.  Bill S 4281's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 8, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4281

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4281

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4281

A bill to establish a student loan forgiveness plan for certain borrowers who are employed at a qualified farm or ranch.
A bill to establish a student loan forgiveness plan for certain borrowers who are employed at a qualified farm or ranch.

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