HR9974Referred to Committee

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include certain individuals who work on farms or ranches as individuals who are employed in public service jobs for purposes of eligibility for loan forgiveness under the Federal Direct Loan program.

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3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-27
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Glenn Thompson
Glenn Thompson
Republican · PA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.6% (634 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-07-27

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