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HOUSE 1372117th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Protecting JOBs Act

Last Action
2/25/2021

Actions

  • 2021-02-25Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • 2021-02-25Introduced in House
  • 2021-02-25Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-02-25 (00)

Protecting Job Opportunities for Borrowers Act or the Protecting JOBs Act

This bill prohibits a state from suspending, revoking, or denying a state-issued driver's license, teaching license, or professional license based solely on an individual's default or delinquency on a federal student loan or health education loan. Further, an aggrieved individual may bring a civil action against a state for violations.

Cosponsors (8)

  • Carlos Gimenez (R-FL)
  • Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
  • Darren Soto (D-FL)
  • Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
  • BENNIE THOMPSON (D-MS)
  • Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
  • GRACE NAPOLITANO (D-CA)
  • Joe Neguse (D-CO)

Subjects

  • Civil actions and liability
  • Education programs funding
  • Health personnel
  • Higher education
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Medical education
  • Motor vehicles
  • State and local government operations
  • Student aid and college costs
  • Teaching, teachers, curricula
Read on Congress.gov

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