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Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid Act

8/12/2026, 7:08 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9609

The bill titled "To ensure the Department of Treasury will manage all federal student loans, federal student debt, and policies regarding student aid eligibility, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on July 9, 2026. The bill aims to consolidate the management of federal student loans, federal student debt, and student aid eligibility policies under the Department of Treasury, among other purposes.

Current Status of Bill HR 9609

Bill HR 9609 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2026. Bill HR 9609 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 9, 2026.  Bill HR 9609's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16. as of July 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9609

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
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 9609

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9609

Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid Act
Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid Act
To ensure the Department of Treasury will manage all federal student loans, federal student debt, and policies regarding student aid eligibility, and for other purposes.

Comments

Cora Thomson profile image

Cora Thomson

1,040

2 months ago

I think this bill is a good idea. It could help with student loans and make things easier for everyone.

Paul Crane profile image

Paul Crane

1,128

1 month ago

I'm not sure about this new bill. It seems like it could have some negative impacts on student aid, but I need to learn more before forming a solid opinion.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9609

Tim Walberg
Tim Walberg
MichiganRepublican

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