Reform federal student loan programs to reduce the financial burden on parents and improve repayment options.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act of 2026?
The Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act of 2026, known as H.R. 9272, has been in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since June 10, 2026. The committee members must choose to hold a vote for the bill to advance, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote and do not move forward. This lack of action is the standard way that most legislative proposals end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act of 2026 (H.R. 9272 (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. 6809 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6809 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Bill Foster (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.