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Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act

Introduced: May 4, 2021 Introduced by: Garamendi, John Democratic · California See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mar 16, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E257)
Mar 16, 2021
Introduced in House
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Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act

This bill provides for the refinancing or deferral of certain federal student loans.

Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Education to establish a program to refinance the outstanding principal, interest, and late charges on federal student loans in order to give borrowers fixed interest rates equal to the 10-year Treasury note rate plus one percentage point. Further, the bill eliminates origination fees on the loans.

In addition, the bill allows borrowers in medical, veterinary, or dental internship or residency programs to defer student loan payments until the completion of their programs.

What's happening now March 16, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1918: Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1918/
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