118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4144FAIR Act

To streamline and improve the Federal student loan repayment system to protect borrowers and taxpayers.

Education
Introduced Jun 15, 2023
Last action Jun 15, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jun 15, 2023
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Referred
Jun 15, 2023
Education and Workforce
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill makes various changes to the federal student loan system, including by establishing a new income-driven repayment plan and limiting the authority of the Department of Education (ED) to propose or issue regulations and executive actions related to federal student aid programs. The bill directs ED to provide at least 12 notices to each borrower of a federal student loan indicating (1) the date on which the borrower is required to make monthly loan payments; (2) the borrower's options for repayment; and (3) the options available to a borrower who is in default, including the option to consolidate or rehabilitate loans. ED must also conduct additional outreach to at-risk borrowers. A...

Provisions · 8 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Jun 15, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.