Indian Country Educational Empowerment Zone Act

The Indian Country Educational Empowerment Zone Act (H.R. 4948) proposes a federal program to assist individuals with student loan debt who choose to work in tribal areas. Under this bill, the Secretary of the Interior would be authorized to repay the student loans of borrowers who obtain employment within "Indian country." The legislation aims to provide a financial incentive for professionals to bring their skills to tribal communities, potentially increasing the availability of qualified workers in these regions.