Rep. Grothman Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Double Student Loan Tax Deductions for Married Couples
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Ways and Means. It was recently introduced and is considered active as it waits for further committee action. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
No action since May 2025
This bill has support from both parties and fixes a clear problem, but tax changes often wait for larger budget deals.
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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 5920 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5920 (118th) →Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Married homeowners who also have student loans could indirectly benefit from the extra tax savings, potentially freeing up a small amount of money that helps with mortgage payments or saving for a down payment. The effect is minor and indirect, but student debt burdens are a known barrier to homeownership for younger adults.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
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Congressman Glenn Grothman is joined by representatives from both sides of the aisle to reintroduce legislation that would amend the tax code to ensure student loan interest is tax-deductible for each spouse independently, removing the current $2,500 cap for married couples.
Senators Raphael Warnock and James Lankford introduced the bipartisan Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act in the Senate. The bill aims to end the 'marriage penalty' by allowing each person in a married couple to claim a $2,500 deduction for student loan interest.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act of 2025
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