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A bill to strengthen requirements for contracts between the Department of Education and Federal student loan servicers, and for other purposes.

6/6/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4481

Bill 118 s 4481, also known as the "Student Loan Servicing Improvement Act," aims to enhance the regulations surrounding contracts between the Department of Education and federal student loan servicers. The bill seeks to improve transparency and accountability in the student loan servicing industry to better protect borrowers.

Under this legislation, student loan servicers would be required to adhere to stricter guidelines when working with the Department of Education. This includes providing clear and accurate information to borrowers, ensuring timely and efficient processing of loan payments, and implementing measures to prevent predatory practices.

Additionally, the bill aims to enhance oversight of student loan servicers by establishing a system for monitoring their performance and holding them accountable for any violations of federal regulations. This would help to ensure that borrowers receive fair treatment and are not taken advantage of by unscrupulous servicers. Overall, Bill 118 s 4481 seeks to strengthen the relationship between the Department of Education and federal student loan servicers in order to better serve the needs of borrowers and protect them from potential harm. By improving transparency, accountability, and oversight in the student loan servicing industry, this legislation aims to create a more fair and equitable system for all parties involved.

Current Status of Bill S 4481

Bill S 4481 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2024. Bill S 4481 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 5, 2024.  Bill S 4481's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 5, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4481

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4481

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4481

A bill to strengthen requirements for contracts between the Department of Education and Federal student loan servicers, and for other purposes.
A bill to strengthen requirements for contracts between the Department of Education and Federal student loan servicers, and for other purposes.

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