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Student Loan Rehabilitation and Credit Score Improvement Act of 2022

12/30/2022, 3:49 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6466

Bill 117 HR 6466, also known as the Student Loan Rehabilitation and Credit Score Improvement Act of 2022, aims to address the issue of student loan debt and its impact on borrowers' credit scores. The bill proposes several key provisions to help borrowers rehabilitate their student loans and improve their credit scores.

One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a student loan rehabilitation program. This program would allow borrowers who have defaulted on their student loans to enter into a rehabilitation agreement with their loan servicer. Under this agreement, borrowers would make a series of affordable payments to bring their loans current and ultimately have the default removed from their credit report.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to help borrowers improve their credit scores. For example, the bill would require credit reporting agencies to remove negative information related to student loan defaults once the borrower has successfully completed a rehabilitation program. This would help borrowers rebuild their credit and access more favorable loan terms in the future. Overall, Bill 117 HR 6466 aims to provide much-needed relief to borrowers struggling with student loan debt and credit score issues. By establishing a rehabilitation program and improving credit reporting practices, the bill seeks to empower borrowers to take control of their financial futures and achieve greater financial stability.

Congressional Summary of HR 6466

Student Loan Rehabilitation and Credit Score Improvement Act of 2022

This bill provides for the removal of any adverse credit history related to a federal student loan from a borrower's credit history once the borrower has completed loan rehabilitation.

Current Status of Bill HR 6466

Bill HR 6466 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 20, 2022. Bill HR 6466 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 20, 2022.  Bill HR 6466's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of January 20, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6466

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
36
Democrat Cosponsors
36
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6466

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6466

Student Loan Rehabilitation and Credit Score Improvement Act of 2022
Student Loan Rehabilitation and Credit Score Improvement Act of 2022
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to remove all adverse credit history related to a loan from the credit history of a borrower who has rehabilitated the loan.

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