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Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2022
12/30/2022, 4:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6749
Bill 117 HR 6749, also known as the Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide individuals with a pathway to financial recovery by allowing them to have certain debts removed from their credit reports after they have been fully repaid.
The bill outlines a process by which individuals can request that debts, such as medical bills, student loans, and credit card debt, be removed from their credit reports once they have been paid off in full. This would allow individuals to rebuild their credit and improve their financial standing.
Additionally, the Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2022 includes provisions to ensure that credit reporting agencies comply with the requirements of the bill and do not unfairly penalize individuals who have successfully repaid their debts. Overall, this legislation aims to provide individuals with a second chance at financial stability by giving them the opportunity to have certain debts removed from their credit reports after they have been fully repaid.
The bill outlines a process by which individuals can request that debts, such as medical bills, student loans, and credit card debt, be removed from their credit reports once they have been paid off in full. This would allow individuals to rebuild their credit and improve their financial standing.
Additionally, the Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2022 includes provisions to ensure that credit reporting agencies comply with the requirements of the bill and do not unfairly penalize individuals who have successfully repaid their debts. Overall, this legislation aims to provide individuals with a second chance at financial stability by giving them the opportunity to have certain debts removed from their credit reports after they have been fully repaid.
Congressional Summary of HR 6749
Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2022
This bill provides for the removal of any adverse credit history related to a defaulted federal student loan from a borrower's credit history once the borrower has repaid in full the amount due on the loan.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6749
Bill HR 6749 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 15, 2022. Bill HR 6749 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 15, 2022. Bill HR 6749's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of February 15, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6749
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
24Democrat Cosponsors
24Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6749
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6749
Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2022
Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2022
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to remove the record of default on a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under title IV from a borrower's credit history upon repayment of the full amount due on such loan.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6749
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