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Congressman DeSaulnier Calls for Passage of Bill to Reauthorize Perkins Loans

Press Release

Date: Sept. 28, 2015
Location: Washington, D.C.
Issues: Finance and Banking Higher Education

Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today to highlight the imminent expiration of the Perkins Loan Program on October 1, 2015. The program provides low interest loans to economically disadvantaged students to help finance their postsecondary educations. A bill to reauthorize the program for a year, the Higher Education Extension Act (H.R. 3594), was passed on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives this afternoon with bipartisan support.

"Students from across the country who attend California schools, like Saint Mary's College in my district, are able to receive a top notch education through assistance programs like the Perkins Loan Program. We can't put another barrier in their path toward success in today's high-skilled economy. While I am pleased Congress acted to temporarily extend the program, we must find a long-term solution to ensure that our students continue to receive the assistance they need and deserve, "said Congressman DeSaulnier.

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