HR8896Referred to Committee

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide enhanced student loan relief to educators, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-19
Introduced
13
Cosponsors
HR
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Teresa Leger Fernandez
Teresa Leger Fernandez
Democrat · NM · Representative
Votes with party: 98.4% (500 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-05-19

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Plain-English Summary

Teachers and other educators would receive expanded forgiveness of their federal student loans if they meet certain service requirements, making it easier for them to have their debts reduced or eliminated after working in schools for a specified period. The changes would modify existing loan forgiveness programs to be more generous or accessible to education professionals who struggle with student debt. This would primarily benefit teachers, school administrators, and other education workers carrying student loans while serving in public schools.

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