Public Interest Lawyer Assistance and Relief Act

Summary

Public Interest Lawyer Assistance and Relief Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to carry out a student loan forgiveness program for any borrower who agrees to complete three years of service as a public interest lawyer. Directs the Secretary, under such program, to: (1) repay up to $20,000 of such borrower's obligation on a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B (Federal Family Education Loan Program) or D (Federal Perkins Loans) of title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA); and (2) provide for deferment of repayment of such loans by such borrower while employed as a public interest lawyer. Excludes from such program Federal PLUS loans (to parents) and Federal consolidation loans under part B or comparable loans made under part D. Allows certain amounts under consolidation loans to qualify for such program. Treats an individual as serving as a public interest lawyer eligible to apply for such program after completion of a year of service as a practicing attorney in: (1) local, State, or Federal government; (2) a tax-exempt organization; or (3) a judicial clerkship. Provides such loan repayment on a first-come, first-serve basis, and subject to the availability of appropriations and to any limitations imposed by the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to create or designate an administering entity for such program within the Department of Education.

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Timeline

1. 23 June 2003

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 June 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 June 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 21 July 2003

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 23 June 2003 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 23 June 2003

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 23 June 2003

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 June 2003

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Sponsors

• Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4] · D · Cosponsor
• David Scott · D · Cosponsor
• · hsed00 · Standing

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