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Fulbright Teacher’s Loan Forgiveness Act
8/19/2025, 6:38 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4973
The bill, titled "To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow participation in certain Fulbright programs to qualify for the repayment plan for public service employees, and for other purposes," was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 4973 on August 15, 2025.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4973
Bill HR 4973 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 15, 2025. Bill HR 4973 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 15, 2025. Bill HR 4973's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of August 15, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4973
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4973
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4973
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow participation in certain Fulbright programs to qualify for the repayment plan for public service employees, and for other purposes.
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow participation in certain Fulbright programs to qualify for the repayment plan for public service employees, and for other purposes.
Comments

Maisy Cole
1,158
1 year ago
I don't think this is a good idea. It seems like it could cause some problems down the road. How will this impact us in the long run?

Londyn Donovan
1,097
1 year ago
This bill sucks big time.

Belen Clements
1,179
1 year ago
This bill hurts my wallet. Short term, it's bad.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4973
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