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Student Loan Interest Forgiveness for Medical and Dental Residents.

This bill aims to assist medical and dental students. If you are in a medical or dental internship or residency program, you will not have to pay interest on your federal student loans. This means less financial burden during a critical training period.
Key points
Interest on federal student loans will not accrue while medical or dental students are in an internship or residency program.
Principal payments will also not be required during this period.
This change applies to individuals serving in medical or dental internship or residency programs.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2028
Sponsor: Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
Process start date: 2025-03-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

REDI Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2028.

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 2025-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Interest on federal student loans will not accrue while medical or dental students are in an internship or residency program.
  • Principal payments will also not be required during this period.
  • This change applies to individuals serving in medical or dental internship or residency programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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