Change the rules for how students borrow and repay money for college education.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Student Loan Reform Act?
The Student Loan Reform Act, known as H.R. 8759, has remained in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since May 11, 2026. The committee members must vote to move the bill forward, but most proposals fail to receive a vote at this stage. Historical data shows that committee inaction is the most common reason for a bill to stop progressing.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Student Loan Reform Act (H.R. 8759 (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. 8461 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8461 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Scott Perry (R-PA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.