HR-2859 : Still Just a Bill

Amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend the 6% interest rate limitation on debt entered into during a servicemember's military service to any debt entered into to consolidate or refinance one or more student loans incurred before such service.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-08-13CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.House committee actions
2013-07-30IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2013-07-30IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Tammy Duckworth [D] (IL-8)
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • Interest, dividends, interest rates
  • Student aid and college costs
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

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