Remove the tax disadvantage for married couples who have student loan debt.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act of 2025?
The Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act of 2026, known as S. 4119, has been in the Senate Committee on Finance since March 16, 2026. The committee members must act to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the primary barrier to progress for this legislation.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act of 2025 (H.R. 3285 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since May 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5920 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5920 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Glenn Grothman (R-WI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
