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Savings Opportunity and Affordable Repayment Act

4/21/2025, 12:24 PM

Summary of Bill S 1220

Bill 119 s 1220, also known as the Savings Opportunity and Affordable Repayment (SOAR) Act, aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to create a new income contingent repayment plan for student loans. This plan, called the SOAR plan, would allow borrowers to make payments based on their income, making it more affordable for them to repay their loans.

The SOAR Act would also establish a savings opportunity for borrowers, encouraging them to save for future education expenses while they are repaying their loans. This would help students better manage their finances and plan for their future education needs.

Overall, the SOAR Act seeks to make higher education more affordable and accessible for students by providing them with a more flexible and manageable repayment plan for their student loans. It aims to alleviate the financial burden that many students face after graduation and help them achieve their educational and career goals.

Current Status of Bill S 1220

Bill S 1220 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2025. Bill S 1220 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 1, 2025.  Bill S 1220's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of April 1, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1220

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
13
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1220

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1220

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a Savings Opportunity and Affordable Repayment plan as an income contingent repayment plan.
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a Savings Opportunity and Affordable Repayment plan as an income contingent repayment plan.

Comments

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Amaris Flowers

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7 months ago

I think this bill is gonna be great for us hardworking folks. It's gonna make things easier for us to save and pay back what we owe. I'm all for it! #USA #politics #S1220