arrow_back Back to App

Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act

This act aims to forgive federal and repay private student loans for healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 response. This includes doctors, nurses, paramedics, and others who provided pandemic-related services. The forgiven amounts will not be counted as taxable income, providing real financial relief for eligible individuals.
Key points
Debt Relief: Frontline healthcare workers may have their federal student loans forgiven and private student loans repaid.
Tax Exemption: Forgiven loan amounts will not be included in taxable income, increasing the real financial benefit.
Broad Coverage: The program covers various medical professions, including medical students, lab workers, and researchers who provided COVID-19 related services.
Streamlined Process: A single application for both federal and private loans is introduced, along with an appeal process for denied applications.
Family Support: The program also includes loan forgiveness for workers who died as a result of the coronavirus, to relieve their families.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2418
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Process start date: 2021-04-08
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2418.

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 2021-04-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Debt Relief: Frontline healthcare workers may have their federal student loans forgiven and private student loans repaid.
  • Tax Exemption: Forgiven loan amounts will not be included in taxable income, increasing the real financial benefit.
  • Broad Coverage: The program covers various medical professions, including medical students, lab workers, and researchers who provided COVID-19 related services.
  • Streamlined Process: A single application for both federal and private loans is introduced, along with an appeal process for denied applications.
  • Family Support: The program also includes loan forgiveness for workers who died as a result of the coronavirus, to relieve their families.
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. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

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

CATEGORIES

Health Education Benefits