To extend the temporary relief for Federal student loan borrowers provided under the CARES Act.
Pandemic Accommodation to Support Students Act or the PASS Act
This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to extend certain temporary relief related to federal student loans.
Specifically, the bill extends to September 30, 2021, the suspension of payments and interest due on Federal Direct Loans and Federal Family Education Loans that are held by ED.
Further, ED must carry out a program, beginning on August 1, 2021, to provide at least six notices to borrowers that normal payment obligations will resume.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-517.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 581.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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