On the recordJune 13, 2013
As a designee of the chairman, and pursuant to H. Res. 260, I offer amendments en bloc. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendments en bloc. Amendments en bloc No. 4 consisting of amendment Nos. 64, 67, 69, 70, 72, 74, 77, 78, 79, 82, 83, 102, 107, and 126, printed in House Report No. 113-108, offered by Mr. Thornberry of Texas: Amendment No. 64 Offered by Mr. Andrews of New Jersey At the end of subtitle F of title V, add the following new section: SEC. 5__. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF REQUIRING AUTOMATIC OPERATION OF CURRENT PROHIBITION ON ACCRUAL OF INTEREST ON DIRECT STUDENT LOANS OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, after consultation with relevant Federal agencies, shall submit to Congress a report addressing the following: (1) Whether application of the benefits provided under section 455(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(o)) could occur automatically for members of the Armed Forces eligible for the benefits. (2) How the Department of Defense would implement the automatic operation of the current prohibition on the accrual of interest on direct student loans of certain members, including the Federal agencies with which the Department of Defense would coordinate. (3) If the Secretary determines that automatic operation is not feasible, an explanation of the reasons for that determination. Amendment No.…
