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Student Loan Deferment for Terrorism Victims

New rules allow victims of terrorist attacks to postpone federal student loan payments for up to one year. This aims to ease financial burdens for individuals affected by such tragic events. The decision on victim status will be made by the federal agency investigating the attack.
Key points
Federal student loan payments (including Perkins, FFEL, and Direct Loans) can be paused for up to one year for individuals designated as victims of a terrorist attack.
Victim status will be officially confirmed by the federal agency handling the investigation of the terrorist attack.
The U.S. Department of Education will implement anti-fraud protections to ensure proper use of these new provisions.
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Print number: 117_S_2020
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2021-06-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Terrorism Survivors Student Loan Deferment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2020.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal student loan payments (including Perkins, FFEL, and Direct Loans) can be paused for up to one year for individuals designated as victims of a terrorist attack.
  • Victim status will be officially confirmed by the federal agency handling the investigation of the terrorist attack.
  • The U.S. Department of Education will implement anti-fraud protections to ensure proper use of these new provisions.
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 Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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