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S. 4281: Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)May 8, 2024
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
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Summary

Introduced in Senate, May 8, 2024

Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act

This bill establishes a student loan forgiveness program for certain farmers or ranchers.

Specifically, to receive loan forgiveness under this bill, a borrower must (1) make 120 monthly loan payments under a specified repayment plan while employed full-time at a qualified farm or ranch; and (2) fall within certain categories of individuals such as a beginner farmer or rancher, an individual underrepresented in the agricultural profession, or a veteran farmer or rancher.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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History

  1. May 8, 2024Introduced in the Senate by Christopher Murphy.
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  1. May 8, 2024Introduced in Senate
  2. May 8, 2024Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.