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Student Loan Relief Act

12/31/2022, 5:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4797

The Student Loan Relief Act, also known as Bill 117 HR 4797, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide relief to individuals who are struggling with student loan debt.

One of the key provisions of the Student Loan Relief Act is the establishment of a loan forgiveness program for borrowers who have made consistent payments on their student loans for a certain period of time. This program aims to alleviate the financial burden on individuals who have been diligently working to repay their loans.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to lower interest rates on student loans, making it more affordable for borrowers to pay off their debt. This is intended to help individuals manage their finances more effectively and reduce the overall amount of debt they owe. Furthermore, the Student Loan Relief Act also includes provisions for expanding access to income-driven repayment plans, which allow borrowers to make payments based on their income level. This can help individuals who are facing financial hardship to make more manageable payments on their student loans. Overall, the Student Loan Relief Act is aimed at providing much-needed assistance to individuals who are struggling with student loan debt. By offering loan forgiveness, lowering interest rates, and expanding access to income-driven repayment plans, this bill seeks to alleviate the financial burden on borrowers and help them achieve financial stability.

Congressional Summary of HR 4797

Student Loan Relief Act

This bill establishes a program to discharge certain federal student loan debt.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to automatically discharge (i.e., repay or cancel) up to $50,000 of outstanding student loan debt for each borrower. Members of Congress are not eligible to receive loan discharges.

Further, the bill outlines the method of loan discharge and excludes the loan discharges from taxable income.

In addition, the bill requires ED to automatically place each federal student loan borrower in administrative forbearance for the one-year period in which ED carries out the discharge of student loans. During this period, payments are not due, interest does not accrue, and ED may not pursue debt collection activities (e.g., wage garnishments).

Current Status of Bill HR 4797

Bill HR 4797 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2021. Bill HR 4797 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 29, 2021.  Bill HR 4797's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of July 29, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4797

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4797

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4797

To direct the Secretary of Education to discharge up to $50,000 of Federal student loan debt for each borrower, and for other purposes.
Student Loan Relief Act
Student Loan Relief Act

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