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Student Loan Payment Deferment for Victims of Terrorist Attacks.

This law allows individuals officially designated as victims of a terrorist attack to postpone their federal student loan payments for up to one year. The goal is to provide necessary financial relief during recovery. Eligibility requires official designation by the federal agency investigating the attack.
Key points
Victims of terrorist attacks can defer payments on federal student loans (including Direct Loans and FFEL) for a maximum period of one year.
Eligibility requires official designation as a victim by the head of the federal agency handling the investigation of the attack.
The Secretary of Education must implement anti-fraud protections for this new deferment program.
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Print number: 118_S_409
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-02-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Terrorism Survivors Student Loan Deferment Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_409.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Victims of terrorist attacks can defer payments on federal student loans (including Direct Loans and FFEL) for a maximum period of one year.
  • Eligibility requires official designation as a victim by the head of the federal agency handling the investigation of the attack.
  • The Secretary of Education must implement anti-fraud protections for this new deferment program.
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 2025-12-26.

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