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Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers

This act aims to forgive federal student loans for individuals working in agriculture. If you are a farmer, rancher, or farm employee, you may qualify for debt cancellation after making 120 monthly payments. This support is intended to help sustain and grow the agricultural sector.
Key points
Student loan forgiveness for farmers, ranchers, and farm employees.
Requires 120 monthly payments and employment at a qualified farm.
Program targets beginning farmers, minorities, women, and veteran farmers.
Conditions apply regarding maintaining employment to stay in the program.
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Print number: 117_S_5296
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Process start date: 2022-12-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5296.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Student loan forgiveness for farmers, ranchers, and farm employees.
  • Requires 120 monthly payments and employment at a qualified farm.
  • Program targets beginning farmers, minorities, women, and veteran farmers.
  • Conditions apply regarding maintaining employment to stay in the program.
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 Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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