S.3070

Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act

Introduced·10/29/25
Introduced in Senate Text

Provides federal student loan borrower relief for federal employees during government shutdowns.

The Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act provides federal student loan borrower relief for federal employees during government shutdowns. It suspends all payments due by covered individuals for loans made under part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 during any period in fiscal year 2026 or any subsequent fiscal year during which there is a lapse in appropriations of not less than 14 days with respect to the agency at which the individual is an employee.

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Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
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History

Oct 29, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.