Restoring College Access and Affordability Act
Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Bill to Restore Student Loan Forgiveness and Pell Grant Rules
This bill was recently introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Finance. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and has no upcoming votes scheduled at this time. The bill is considered active as it waits for the committee to decide on its next steps.
Legislative Progress
The bill is led by one party and tries to cancel parts of a law passed by a different group in Congress. It faces a very difficult path without support from both sides.
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Life & Work
Veterans who work in public service after leaving the military and carry student loan debt could benefit from restored Public Service Loan Forgiveness rules. Some veterans also benefit from restored deferment and forbearance options for federal student loans.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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.
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Trump Administration Imposes New Caps on Federal Student Loans
Coverage of the new federal student loan limits taking effect in July 2026. The report mentions that critics, including those supporting the Restoring College Access and Affordability Act, warn the policy will make graduate school inaccessible to many low- and middle-income students.
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Restoring College Access and Affordability Act
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