Introduced in House — H.R. 4973

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 4973

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

August 15, 2025

Mr. Beyer (for himself, Ms. Chu, Mr. Carson, Mr. Evans of Pennsylvania, and Ms. McBride) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

A BILL

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow participation in certain Fulbright programs to qualify for the repayment plan for public service employees, and for other purposes.

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Fulbright Teacher’s Loan Forgiveness Act.

Sec. 2. Repayment plan for public service employees

Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(5) Fulbright eligibility
For purposes of loan cancellation under this subsection, participation in a Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program or the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program shall be treated as employment in a public service job.