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Combating Excessive Student Debt Act of 2022
12/30/2022, 12:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7895
Bill 117 HR 7895, also known as the Combating Excessive Student Debt Act of 2022, aims to address the issue of rising student debt in the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in response to the growing concern over the burden of student loans on individuals and the economy as a whole.
The key provisions of the bill include measures to increase transparency in student loan agreements, provide financial literacy education to students, and expand access to income-driven repayment plans. The bill also seeks to address predatory lending practices and improve oversight of student loan servicers.
One of the main goals of the Combating Excessive Student Debt Act is to help borrowers better understand their rights and responsibilities when taking out student loans. By increasing transparency in loan agreements and providing financial literacy education, the bill aims to empower students to make informed decisions about their education financing. Additionally, the bill seeks to make income-driven repayment plans more accessible to borrowers, allowing them to repay their loans based on their income level. This can help alleviate the burden of high monthly payments for borrowers who may be struggling to make ends meet. Overall, the Combating Excessive Student Debt Act of 2022 aims to address the growing issue of student debt in the United States by providing borrowers with more resources and support to manage their loans effectively. The bill is currently under consideration in the House of Representatives and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to tackle this pressing issue.
The key provisions of the bill include measures to increase transparency in student loan agreements, provide financial literacy education to students, and expand access to income-driven repayment plans. The bill also seeks to address predatory lending practices and improve oversight of student loan servicers.
One of the main goals of the Combating Excessive Student Debt Act is to help borrowers better understand their rights and responsibilities when taking out student loans. By increasing transparency in loan agreements and providing financial literacy education, the bill aims to empower students to make informed decisions about their education financing. Additionally, the bill seeks to make income-driven repayment plans more accessible to borrowers, allowing them to repay their loans based on their income level. This can help alleviate the burden of high monthly payments for borrowers who may be struggling to make ends meet. Overall, the Combating Excessive Student Debt Act of 2022 aims to address the growing issue of student debt in the United States by providing borrowers with more resources and support to manage their loans effectively. The bill is currently under consideration in the House of Representatives and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to tackle this pressing issue.
Congressional Summary of HR 7895
Combating Excessive Student Debt Act of 2022
This bill generally prohibits new Federal Direct PLUS Loans from being made to student loan borrowers on or after July 1, 2023. Additionally, the bill limits the percentage of institutional revenue that may be derived from these loans.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7895
Bill HR 7895 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 27, 2022. Bill HR 7895 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 27, 2022. Bill HR 7895's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of May 27, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7895
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7895
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7895
Combating Excessive Student Debt Act of 2022
Combating Excessive Student Debt Act of 2022
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to terminate the authority to make Federal direct PLUS loans, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7895
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