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Student Debt Relief Scams: Technical Corrections and Data Access Rules

This act makes technical corrections to existing laws concerning student debt relief scams. It aims to clarify and regulate how authorized organizations can access student data to provide assistance, while also protecting students from fraudulent practices. These changes may impact how students and parents seek help with their student loan debt.
Key points
Sets a deadline for the Secretary to issue guidance on criminal penalties for student debt relief scams.
Clarifies which organizations (including attorneys, government agencies, non-profits, and certain for-profit entities) can access student data for counseling services.
Requires for-profit organizations providing student loan counseling to offer services free of charge to students and be approved by the Secretary.
Grants the Secretary discretion in approving and terminating third-party data access.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4106
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Process start date: 2021-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Technical Corrections Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4106.

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 2021-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Sets a deadline for the Secretary to issue guidance on criminal penalties for student debt relief scams.
  • Clarifies which organizations (including attorneys, government agencies, non-profits, and certain for-profit entities) can access student data for counseling services.
  • Requires for-profit organizations providing student loan counseling to offer services free of charge to students and be approved by the Secretary.
  • Grants the Secretary discretion in approving and terminating third-party data access.
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. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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