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Affordable Loans for Students Act

3/26/2025, 2:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2003

Bill 119 HR 2003, also known as the Student Loan Interest Rate Reduction Act, aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 by lowering the interest rate on Federal student loans to 2 percent. This bill is designed to make higher education more affordable for students by reducing the financial burden of high interest rates on student loans.

If passed, this legislation would significantly decrease the amount of money that students have to pay back on their loans, ultimately making it easier for them to pursue a college education without being saddled with overwhelming debt. The bill is intended to help students from all backgrounds access higher education and achieve their academic and career goals.

Supporters of the bill argue that lowering the interest rate on Federal student loans will make college more accessible and affordable for a wider range of students, ultimately leading to a more educated and skilled workforce. Critics, however, may argue that reducing the interest rate could have negative implications for the federal budget and could potentially lead to increased borrowing and spending by students. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2003 represents an important effort to address the rising cost of higher education and make college more affordable for students across the country. It will be interesting to see how this legislation progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on the future of student loan policy in the United States.

Current Status of Bill HR 2003

Bill HR 2003 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2025. Bill HR 2003 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2025.  Bill HR 2003's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of March 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2003

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2003

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2003

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to lower the interest rate on Federal student loans to 2 percent.
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to lower the interest rate on Federal student loans to 2 percent.

Comments

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Samuel Goldman

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8 months ago

This bill is great for students who need help with loans. It will make it easier for them to afford college and get a good education. I support it because it will benefit many people, including me. Students across the country will benefit from this bill.