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Student Loan Interest Elimination Act

3/13/2024, 5:01 PM

Summary of Bill S 2557

Bill 118 s 2557, also known as the Student Loan Interest Elimination Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to eliminate the interest rates on federal student loans, making higher education more affordable for students across the country.

If passed, this bill would have a significant impact on the millions of Americans who are currently burdened by student loan debt. By eliminating interest rates on federal student loans, borrowers would be able to pay off their loans more quickly and with less financial strain.

Supporters of the Student Loan Interest Elimination Act argue that it would help to alleviate the growing student debt crisis in the United States and make higher education more accessible to all individuals, regardless of their financial background. Opponents of the bill may argue that eliminating interest rates on federal student loans could have negative consequences for the economy, such as reducing the incentive for borrowers to repay their loans in a timely manner. Overall, the Student Loan Interest Elimination Act is a significant piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of student loan debt in the United States. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process in Congress.

Current Status of Bill S 2557

Bill S 2557 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2557 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023.  Bill S 2557's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2557

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2557

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2557

Student Loan Interest Elimination Act
Student Loan Interest Elimination Act
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate interest on student loans, establish the Education Affordability Trust Fund, increase annual and aggregate loan limits, and for other purposes.

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