Senate bill · S. 5388 (119th Congress)
Establish a student loan forgiveness plan for certain borrowers who are employed at a qualified farm or ranch
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: Christopher Murphy (U.S. Senator for Connecticut, Democratic)
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A bill to establish a student loan forgiveness plan for certain borrowers who are employed at a qualified farm or ranch.
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Summary
Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act This bill establishes a student loan forgiveness program for certain farmers or ranchers. Specifically, to receive loan forgiveness under this bill, a borrower must (1) make 120 monthly loan payments under a specified repayment plan while employed full-time at a qualified farm or ranch; and (2) fall within certain categories of individuals such as a beginner farmer or rancher, an individual underrepresented in the agricultural profession, or a veteran farmer or rancher.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · U.S. Senate
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Full history
- Sep 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Sep 14, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sep 14, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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