HR 5843
Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:59 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act, aims to provide relief to federal employees and their contractors during government shutdowns. It suspends student loan payments for covered individuals when a federal agency experiences a lapse in appropriations of at least 14 days. Furthermore, it prevents interest from accruing on suspended loans and treats suspended payments as if they were regular payments for forgiveness programs, potentially boosting eligibility.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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