Bill115th CongressFiled May 18, 2017Education
S. 1176
Repay Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 18, 2017)
Repay Act of 2017
This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Department of Education to expand the student loan repayment options for new borrowers of William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans to include a simplified income-driven repayment plan.
What just happenedMay 18, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME](I-ME)Sponsor
7 cosponsors3 D4 R
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- Introduced in SenateMay 18, 2017
- May 18, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - May 18, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate