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Easier Student Loan Discharge in Bankruptcy

This bill aims to make it easier for citizens to discharge student loans in bankruptcy. If enacted, student debts incurred after the law's passage could be discharged through bankruptcy proceedings, which was previously much more difficult. This could offer potential financial relief for future students.
Key points
Allows student loans to be discharged in bankruptcy proceedings.
Changes apply only to new student loans taken out after the law's effective date.
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Additional Information
To amend title 11 of the United States Code to make debts for student loans dischargeable.
Print number: HR 4563
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Process start date: 2021-07-20