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Make College Affordable Act of 2003

Introduced: February 11, 2003 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Feb 11, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2207-2208)
Feb 11, 2003
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Make College Affordable Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the deduction for higher education expenses by increasing the applicable dollar limit; and (2) allow a limited credit for interest paid on higher education loans.
What's happening now February 11, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2207-2208)

 Bill text 1 version

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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Feb 11, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 348: Make College Affordable Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-348/
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