Rep. Self Introduces Bill to Protect Public Service Loan Forgiveness Rules
To codify Executive Order 14235 relating to restoring public service loan forgiveness.
This bill was introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Education and Workforce. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and has not yet been scheduled for a vote. There is no companion bill at this time.
Legislative Progress
Most bills introduced by individual members without broad support struggle to pass. It is currently in a committee where many bills never move forward.
Key Points
- This bill would turn Executive Order 14235, which restored Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), into permanent law. This means the rules for the program could not be easily reversed by a future president.
From policy text
“Executive Order 14235 (90 Fed. Reg. 11885; relating to restoring public service loan forgiveness) shall have the force and effect of law.”
View in full text - The bill was introduced by Rep. Self and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce, where it must be reviewed before advancing further in Congress.
From policy text
“Mr. Self introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce”
View in full text - Public Service Loan Forgiveness helps people in government and nonprofit jobs get their remaining federal student loan balance canceled after making 120 qualifying monthly payments (about 10 years). Teachers, nurses, firefighters, and military members are among those who benefit.
- By codifying the executive order, the bill would give borrowers in public service more certainty that the program's rules will remain stable, since laws are much harder to undo than executive orders.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To codify Executive Order 14235 relating to restoring public service loan forgiveness.
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