United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 2859 — To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend the interest rate limitation on debt entered into during military service to debt incurred during military service to consolidate or refinance student loans incurred before military service.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend the 6% interest rate limitation on debt entered into during a servicemember's military service to any debt entered into to consolidate or refinance one or more student loans incurred before such service.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2859 do?
Amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend the 6% interest rate limitation on debt entered into during a servicemember's military service to any debt entered into to consolidate or refinance one or more student loans incurred before such service.
Who sponsors HR 2859?
HR 2859 is sponsored by Tammy Duckworth (D).
What is the current status of HR 2859?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2859?
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