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GRACE Act

USA116th CongressHR-3792| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2019
Kendra S. Horn

Kendra S. Horn

Democratic Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (2)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Guaranteeing Respite After College Ends Act or the GRACE Act This bill (1) provides for deferment periods (i.e., grace periods) that apply to federal student loan payments, and (2) prohibits interest from accruing on these loans during such deferment periods. The bill specifies that Federal Direct Stafford Loans and Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2020, are not subject to repayment of principal or interest accrual while the student borrower is in school or during the six-month grace period after the student borrower leaves school. Additionally, the bill specifies that Federal Direct PLUS Loans and Federal Direct Consolidation Loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2020, are not subject to repayment of principal or interest accrual prior to 60 days after loan disbursement.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1088
Introduced in Senate
Jul 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • April 9, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1088
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 17, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

Government lending and loan guaranteesHigher educationInterest, dividends, interest ratesStudent aid and college costs

GRACE Act

USA116th CongressHR-3792| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2019
Guaranteeing Respite After College Ends Act or the GRACE Act This bill (1) provides for deferment periods (i.e., grace periods) that apply to federal student loan payments, and (2) prohibits interest from accruing on these loans during such deferment periods. The bill specifies that Federal Direct Stafford Loans and Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2020, are not subject to repayment of principal or interest accrual while the student borrower is in school or during the six-month grace period after the student borrower leaves school. Additionally, the bill specifies that Federal Direct PLUS Loans and Federal Direct Consolidation Loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2020, are not subject to repayment of principal or interest accrual prior to 60 days after loan disbursement.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1088
Introduced in Senate
Jul 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • April 9, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1088
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 17, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Kendra S. Horn

Kendra S. Horn

Democratic Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (2)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government lending and loan guaranteesHigher educationInterest, dividends, interest ratesStudent aid and college costs