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To amend section 437(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for repayment by the Secretary of loans to parents of disabled students.

USA115th CongressHR-2270| House 
| Updated: 5/1/2017
James R. Langevin

James R. Langevin

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (5)
Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Peter J. Roskam (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PLUS Loan Disability Forgiveness Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Department of Education to forgive federal student loans under the Federal Family Education Loan Program for a parent of a student who: (1) becomes permanently and totally disabled, or (2) is unable to engage in substantial gainful activity by reason of a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or that has lasted (or is expected to last) for a continuous period of no less than 60 months.
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Timeline
May 1, 2017
Introduced in House
May 1, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
May 1, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2990)
  • May 1, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 1, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.


  • May 1, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2990)

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6543: To amend and strengthen the Higher Education Act of 1965 so that every student has a path to a quality, debt-free degree or credential that leads to a rewarding career.
Disability and paralysisHigher educationStudent aid and college costs

To amend section 437(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for repayment by the Secretary of loans to parents of disabled students.

USA115th CongressHR-2270| House 
| Updated: 5/1/2017
PLUS Loan Disability Forgiveness Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Department of Education to forgive federal student loans under the Federal Family Education Loan Program for a parent of a student who: (1) becomes permanently and totally disabled, or (2) is unable to engage in substantial gainful activity by reason of a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or that has lasted (or is expected to last) for a continuous period of no less than 60 months.
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Timeline
May 1, 2017
Introduced in House
May 1, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
May 1, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2990)
  • May 1, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 1, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.


  • May 1, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2990)
James R. Langevin

James R. Langevin

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (5)
Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Peter J. Roskam (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6543: To amend and strengthen the Higher Education Act of 1965 so that every student has a path to a quality, debt-free degree or credential that leads to a rewarding career.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disability and paralysisHigher educationStudent aid and college costs