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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8815

Teacher Debt Relief Act

Rep. Hayes Introduces Teacher Debt Relief Act to Help Educators Cancel Student Debt Faster

The Teacher Debt Relief Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time, and the bill is still waiting for further action.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

This bill faces a tough path because it increases federal spending on loan forgiveness, which is a very controversial topic in Congress right now.

Key Points

EducationLabor Employment

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Life & Work

Prospective teachers still in school or considering a teaching career would benefit from a more attractive loan forgiveness pathway. Knowing they can stack both forgiveness programs simultaneously could encourage more students to pursue teaching degrees, especially those who might otherwise avoid the profession due to concerns about low pay and high student debt.

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Milestones

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May 14, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

May 14, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

News

No related news coverage found for this legislation yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Teacher Debt Relief Act

Bill NumberHR 8815
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor

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