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Request for Documents on Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Authority

This document is a request from the House of Representatives to the President and the Secretary of Education to provide all documents related to the legal authority for forgiving federal student loan debt. The aim is to clarify the legal basis for decisions regarding potential debt cancellation, which could impact the finances of many citizens with such loans.
Key points
The request seeks disclosure of documents, notes, and correspondence related to the legal aspects of student loan forgiveness.
The House of Representatives wants details of meetings and discussions between various offices (President, Departments of Education, Treasury, Justice) concerning debt forgiveness.
The goal is to understand the legal opinions and analyses behind decisions on potential federal student loan cancellation.
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Print number: 117_HRES_1296
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Process start date: 2022-07-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Education to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the legal authority to forgive Federal student loan debt.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1296.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The request seeks disclosure of documents, notes, and correspondence related to the legal aspects of student loan forgiveness.
  • The House of Representatives wants details of meetings and discussions between various offices (President, Departments of Education, Treasury, Justice) concerning debt forgiveness.
  • The goal is to understand the legal opinions and analyses behind decisions on potential federal student loan cancellation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 149.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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