No Loan Forgiveness for Hamas Supporters Act
This bill prohibits individuals convicted of certain campus crimes after October 7, 2023, from qualifying for the federal public service loan forgiveness program. Specifically, it bars people convicted of "unlawful activity" (defined as physical violence under federal law or other violations of state/federal law) on a college campus from accessing this loan forgiveness benefit. The law directly affects those with such convictions who might otherwise qualify under the Higher Education Act's existing program. It creates a clear eligibility barrier for this specific group, without altering other loan forgiveness rules.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 23, 2024
Last action May 23, 2024
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May 23, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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May 23, 2024
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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