119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 4, 2026
H.R. 10298In Committee
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow certain payments made by public service employees to qualify for public service repayment, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill (D-IL)9 cosponsorsIntroduced Sep 4, 2026
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In plain English
H.R. 10298 allows certain payments made by public service employees to count toward loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the bill, which has 9 cosponsors including 8 Democrats and 1 Republican. The bill is currently in the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
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8 Democrats, 1 Republican (of 9 shown).
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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All 9 cosponsors
8 Democrats · 1 Republican
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