Bill119th CongressFiled May 19, 2026
H.R. 8896
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide enhanced student loan relief to educators, and for other purposes.
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3](D-NM)Sponsor
12 cosponsors12 D
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- May 19, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House