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Student Loan Relief for Military and Veteran Caregivers

This act aims to ease student loan burdens for individuals serving as primary caregivers for veterans within a specific assistance program. By recognizing their caregiving role as public service, they can qualify for the public service loan forgiveness program. This change could significantly reduce financial stress for these caregivers.
Key points
Caregiving for veterans now counts as public service for student loan forgiveness.
Primary family caregivers of veterans may qualify for student loan debt relief.
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Print number: 117_HR_2968
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Process start date: 2021-05-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military and Veteran Caregiver Student Loan Relief Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2968.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Caregiving for veterans now counts as public service for student loan forgiveness.
  • Primary family caregivers of veterans may qualify for student loan debt relief.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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