HEROES Act
Sponsor
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Cosponsors (4)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →
Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2025-05-01
Previously
- Education and Workforce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-05-01
Plain-English Summary
The HEROES Act would provide relief to student loan borrowers by allowing them to temporarily pause federal student loan payments and interest during national emergencies or economic hardship. This would help millions of Americans with student debt avoid default during crises while they recover financially. The bill aims to make it easier for borrowers to manage their loans when facing unexpected economic challenges.
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