Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB6792

Introduced
12/14/23  

Caption

PSLF Administrative Improvements Act

Impact

If enacted, this bill will significantly impact current processes tied to the PSLF program by mandating the Secretary of Education to create a comprehensive and publicly accessible database encompassing public service employers. This database will enable borrowers to understand the requirements and facilitate their eligibility for loan cancellation effectively. Moreover, the bill proposes an enhanced structure for providing standardized information to employers and borrowers, thereby reducing barriers often faced in the application and qualification process for loan forgiveness.

Summary

House Bill 6792, titled the 'PSLF Administrative Improvements Act,' aims to amend the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) established under the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill introduces enhancements to streamline the loan forgiveness process for public service employees by requiring the establishment of an online portal that integrates various services related to loan forgiveness. This portal will facilitate access to eligibility information, employment certifications, and communication regarding loan status for borrowers actively working in public service roles.

Contention

Notably, there may be debate around the implementation timeline and specific requirements outlined for the employers and the Secretary of Education. Key points of contention may include the feasibility of developing and maintaining the online portal within the proposed timeframe, ensuring adequate privacy protections amid information-sharing agreements with federal agencies, and addressing compliance among various public service employers consistent with the new standards. Moreover, stakeholders may raise concerns about resource allocation for the development of this system and whether it will adequately serve the diverse needs of potential beneficiaries.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB7106

National Oceans and Coastal Security Improvements Act of 2024

US HB7075

HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2024

US HB7804

Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Coordination Improvement Act

US HB3224

International Financial Institution Improvements Act of 2025

US HB6987

Student Visa Security Improvement Act

US HB5705

AACCENT Act Augmentative and Alternative Communication Centers of Excellence and National Technical Assistance Act Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act of 2023

US HB5387

Delivering Integral, Rehabilitating, Empathetic, Comprehensive and Targeted Care for the Homeless Act of 2023. DIRECT Care for the Homeless Act of 2023

US HB6799

Intelligence Community Joint Duty Improvements Act

US HB6545

Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act

US HB5761

Opportunity Zones Transparency, Extension, and Improvement Act

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