Allow people to lower their interest rates on federal and private student loans through a government refinancing program.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Student Loan Refinancing Act of 2026?
The Student Loan Refinancing Act of 2026, known as H.R. 9166, has been with the House Committee on Education and Workforce since June 3, 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail to receive this step and do not advance. This proposal faces the same hurdle as the expired H.R. 4139 from June 13, 2023, as committee inaction is the most common way for legislation to end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Student Loan Refinancing Act of 2026 (H.R. 9166 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
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. 4139 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4139 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Michael Turner (R-OH)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.