United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 5275 — Maximizing Opportunities and Retaining Experienced Teachers Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Maximizing Opportunities and Retaining Experienced Teachers Act or the MORE Act - Amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide up to $17,500 of loan forgiveness under the Federal Family Education Loan and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan programs to highly qualified elementary and secondary school teachers who are employed in a teacher shortage area.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5275 do?
Maximizing Opportunities and Retaining Experienced Teachers Act or the MORE Act - Amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide up to $17,500 of loan forgiveness under the Federal Family Education Loan and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan programs to highly qualified elementary and secondary school teachers who are employed in a teacher shortage area.
Who sponsors HR 5275?
HR 5275 is sponsored by Steve Cohen (D).
What is the current status of HR 5275?
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 5275?
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