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A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a percentage of student loan forgiveness for public service employment, and for other purposes.
1/14/2025, 7:02 PM
Summary of Bill S 5586
Bill 118 s 5586, also known as the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Enhancement Act, aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow for a percentage of student loan forgiveness for individuals working in public service employment. The bill seeks to incentivize individuals to pursue careers in public service by offering a pathway to reduce their student loan debt.
Under this proposed legislation, individuals working in public service jobs, such as teachers, nurses, and government employees, would be eligible for a percentage of their student loans to be forgiven after a certain period of service. This would provide much-needed relief for individuals who have chosen to dedicate their careers to serving their communities and the public good.
In addition to providing loan forgiveness for public service employees, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to higher education. This could include additional support for students pursuing degrees in fields that are in high demand, as well as measures to improve access to higher education for underserved populations. Overall, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Enhancement Act aims to support individuals working in public service roles by easing the burden of student loan debt and encouraging more individuals to pursue careers in public service. This legislation could have a significant impact on the workforce in key public service sectors and help to address the growing issue of student loan debt in the United States.
Under this proposed legislation, individuals working in public service jobs, such as teachers, nurses, and government employees, would be eligible for a percentage of their student loans to be forgiven after a certain period of service. This would provide much-needed relief for individuals who have chosen to dedicate their careers to serving their communities and the public good.
In addition to providing loan forgiveness for public service employees, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to higher education. This could include additional support for students pursuing degrees in fields that are in high demand, as well as measures to improve access to higher education for underserved populations. Overall, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Enhancement Act aims to support individuals working in public service roles by easing the burden of student loan debt and encouraging more individuals to pursue careers in public service. This legislation could have a significant impact on the workforce in key public service sectors and help to address the growing issue of student loan debt in the United States.
Current Status of Bill S 5586
Bill S 5586 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 18, 2024. Bill S 5586 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 18, 2024. Bill S 5586's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 18, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5586
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5586
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5586
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a percentage of student loan forgiveness for public service employment, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a percentage of student loan forgiveness for public service employment, and for other purposes.
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