U.S. Congress - S.2343 Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of2012
S.2343 - Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of2012
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)
All Bill Titles
- Short: Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of2012 as introduced.
- Official: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, and for other purposes. as introduced.
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Interests that support this bill:
- Teachers unions
- Labor Unions
- Democratic/Liberal
- Minority/Ethnic Groups
- Human Rights
- Medical schools
- Education
Top recipients for ALL supporting interest groups
| Name | Amount Received | Vote On Passage |
|---|---|---|
| Sen. Michael F. Bennet [D, CO] | $1,272,444 | |
| Sen. Barbara Boxer [D, CA] | $288,307 | |
| Sen. Christopher A. Coons [D, DE] | $203,850 | |
| Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D, NY] | $198,305 | |
| Sen. Patty Murray [D, WA] | $170,199 | |
| Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D, CT] | $130,199 | |
| Sen. Charles E. Schumer [D, NY] | $128,528 | |
| Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV] | $128,515 | |
| Sen. Al Franken [D, MN] | $101,172 | |
| Sen. Martin Heinrich [D, NM] | $94,813 | |
| Rep. William L. Owens [D, NY-21] | $319,709 | |
| Rep. Chellie Pingree [D, ME-1] | $211,700 | |
| Rep. Gary C. Peters [D, MI-14] | $182,370 | |
| Rep. Michael E. Capuano [D, MA-7] | $146,452 | |
| Rep. Niki Tsongas [D, MA-3] | $135,150 | |
| Rep. Alan Grayson [D, FL-9] | $130,933 | |
| Rep. Kurt Schrader [D, OR-5] | $117,050 | |
| Rep. Gerald E. Connolly [D, VA-11] | $107,543 | |
| Rep. Judy Chu [D, CA-27] | $100,300 | |
| Rep. Bill Foster [D, IL-11] | $91,464 |
Specific Organizations Supporting S.2343
- AFL-CIO
- United States Student Association
- Association of American Medical Colleges
- National Education Association
- National Action Network
- CREDO Action
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Interests that oppose this bill:
- Food stores
- Food & Beverage Products and Services
- Commercial printing & typesetting
- Public works, industrial & commercial construction
- Builders associations
- Special trade contractors
- Electrical contractors
- Plumbing, heating & air conditioning
- Architectural services
- Engineering, architecture & construction mgmt svcs
- Plumbing & pipe products
- Construction equipment
- Commercial banks & bank holding companies
- Securities, commodities & investment
- Insurance companies, brokers & agents
- Real Estate developers & subdividers
- Building operators and managers
- Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
- Financial services & consulting
- Truck/Automotive parts & accessories
- Trucking companies & services
- Pro-business associations
- International trade associations
- Small business associations
- General business associations
- Chambers of commerce
- Restaurants & drinking establishments
- Liquor wholesalers
- Department, variety & convenience stores
- Equipment rental & leasing
- Beauty & barber shops
- Funeral services
- Wholesale trade
Top recipients for ALL opposing interest groups
| Name | Amount Received | |
|---|---|---|
| Sen. Charles E. Schumer [D, NY] | $1,219,900 | |
| Sen. Rob Portman [R, OH] | $947,957 | |
| Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D, NY] | $702,641 | |
| Sen. Mark Kirk [R, IL] | $632,708 | |
| Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV] | $615,351 | |
| Sen. Roy Blunt [R, MO] | $601,350 | |
| Sen. Richard C. Shelby [R, AL] | $495,566 | |
| Sen. Richard Burr [R, NC] | $481,531 | |
| Sen. Johnny Isakson [R, GA] | $375,050 | |
| Sen. Michael F. Bennet [D, CO] | $367,987 | |
| Rep. Eric Cantor [R, VA-7] | $466,122 | |
| Rep. John A. Boehner [R, OH-8] | $366,064 | |
| Rep. Patrick J. Tiberi [R, OH-12] | $282,645 | |
| Rep. Vern Buchanan [R, FL-16] | $252,584 | |
| Rep. Steny H. Hoyer [D, MD-5] | $249,585 | |
| Rep. Charles B. Rangel [D, NY-13] | $246,800 | |
| Rep. Michael E. Capuano [D, MA-7] | $236,000 | |
| Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney [D, NY-12] | $228,889 | |
| Rep. Erik Paulsen [R, MN-3] | $209,650 | |
| Rep. James A. Himes [D, CT-4] | $208,600 |
Specific Organizations Opposing S.2343
- National Federation of Independent Business
- U. S. Chamber of Commerce
- Air Conditioning Contractors of America
- American Bankers Association
- American Council of Engineering Companies
- American Institute of Architects
- American Rental Association
- American Supply Association
- Associated Equipment Distributors
- Associated General Contractors of America
- Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association
- Financial Executives International’s Committee on Private Company Policy
- Financial Planning Association
- Financial Services Institute, Inc.
- Independent Community Bankers of America
- Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America
- International Foodservice Distributors Association
- National Apartment Association
- National Association for the Self-Employed
- National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors
- National Electrical Contractors Association
- National Funeral Directors Association
- National Grocers Association
- National Multi Housing Council
- National Roofing Contractors Association
- National Small Business Association
- National Utility Contractors Association
- Printing Industries of America
- Professional Beauty Association
- The S Corporation Association
- Truck Renting & Leasing Association
- U.S. Business and Industry Council
- Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America
- International Franchise Association
- National Association of Convenience Stores
- National Restaurant Association
- Associated Builders & Contractors
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