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Summary of Bill S 1948

The bill, titled "A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reinstate the authority of the Secretary of Education to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students," was introduced in the 119th Congress on June 4, 2025.

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Current Status of Bill S 1948

Bill S 1948 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 4, 2025. Bill S 1948 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 4, 2025.  Bill S 1948's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3235-3236) as of June 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1948

Total Number of Sponsors
10
Democrat Sponsors
10
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
11
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1948

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1948

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reinstate the authority of the Secretary of Education to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students.
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reinstate the authority of the Secretary of Education to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1948

Alex Padilla
Alex Padilla
CaliforniaDemocrat
Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
OregonDemocrat
Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
MarylandDemocrat
Andy Kim
Andy Kim
New JerseyDemocrat
Tammy Duckworth
Tammy Duckworth
IllinoisDemocrat
Cory A. Booker
Cory A. Booker
New JerseyDemocrat

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