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Student Loan Relief: Shorter Repayment, Easier Forgiveness

This legal act aims to ease student loan repayment. It shortens the repayment period for income-driven plans and modifies the public service loan forgiveness program. This means citizens can pay off their student debt faster and benefit from greater relief.
Key points
Shortening student loan repayment periods in income-driven plans from 25 to 15 years.
Increasing the income threshold for repayment calculations, leading to lower monthly payments for many.
Cancellation of unpaid interest in income-driven plans if monthly payments don't cover accrued interest.
Changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program: annual partial loan cancellation instead of a lump sum after 10 years, with varying percentages of forgiveness based on the year of service.
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Print number: 117_HR_7530
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Process start date: 2022-04-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Student Loan Borrower Relief Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7530.

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 2022-04-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Shortening student loan repayment periods in income-driven plans from 25 to 15 years.
  • Increasing the income threshold for repayment calculations, leading to lower monthly payments for many.
  • Cancellation of unpaid interest in income-driven plans if monthly payments don't cover accrued interest.
  • Changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program: annual partial loan cancellation instead of a lump sum after 10 years, with varying percentages of forgiveness based on the year of service.
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. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24].

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.

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