Affordable PLUS Repayment Options for Parents Act of 2025
3/21/2025, 5:19 PMSummary of Bill HR 1759
Bill 119 hr 1759, also known as the Parent PLUS Loan Repayment Act, aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide more flexible repayment options for borrowers of Parent PLUS loans or loans made on behalf of dependent students under section 428B.The main goal of this bill is to allow borrowers to repay their loans through income-contingent repayment plans or income-based repayment plans. This means that borrowers will have the option to make payments based on their income, making it more manageable for them to repay their loans.
In addition to providing more repayment options, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to student loan repayment. This could include measures to streamline the loan repayment process, provide additional support for borrowers facing financial hardship, or improve transparency and accountability in the student loan system. Overall, the Parent PLUS Loan Repayment Act seeks to address the challenges faced by borrowers of Parent PLUS loans and loans made on behalf of dependent students by offering more flexible and affordable repayment options. This could potentially help alleviate the burden of student loan debt for many families and individuals.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1759
Bill HR 1759 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1759 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1759's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of February 27, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1759
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
39Democrat Cosponsors
39Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1759
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EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1759
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow borrowers of Parent PLUS loans or loans under section 428B made on behalf of a dependent student to repay such loans pursuant to an income-contingent repayment plan or income-based repayment plan, and for other purposes.To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow borrowers of Parent PLUS loans or loans under section 428B made on behalf of a dependent student to repay such loans pursuant to an income-contingent repayment plan or income-based repayment plan, and for other purposes.Comments
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