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National Guard and Reserve Student Loan Fairness Act

8/20/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4893

H.R. 4893, introduced in the 119th Congress on August 5, 2025, aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill seeks to guarantee that individuals serving in the reserve components of the Armed Forces obtain proper credit towards public service loan forgiveness.

Current Status of Bill HR 4893

Bill HR 4893 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 5, 2025. Bill HR 4893 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 5, 2025.  Bill HR 4893's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of August 5, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4893

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4893

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4893

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces receive appropriate credit toward public service loan forgiveness, and for other purposes.
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces receive appropriate credit toward public service loan forgiveness, and for other purposes.

Comments

Yamileth Carr profile image

Yamileth Carr

813

8 months ago

I can't believe this bill is finally passing! It's about time they did something to help us out. I'm so sick of struggling with student loans while trying to serve my country. This is gonna make a huge difference for me and my fellow service members. Can't wait to see how this all plays out!

Keyla Hardin profile image

Keyla Hardin

876

8 months ago

I don't really get why this bill is necessary. Seems like it's just giving special treatment to certain groups. I'm not sure how it will actually help anyone in the long run. Just seems like another way for the government to waste money.

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