HR 5907
No Garnishing of Social Security for Student Debt Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the No Garnishing of Social Security for Student Debt Act, aims to protect Social Security and Social Security Disability Insurance benefits from being used to pay off federal student loan debt. It specifically prohibits the government from taking Social Security payments to satisfy student loan obligations. The changes would only apply to payments received after the bill becomes law. This legislation seeks to prevent hardship for individuals receiving these benefits due to student loan debt.
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Primary sponsor
Albio Sires
Cosponsors
Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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