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HB5816Introduced in the House

HELP FEDs Act Halting Education Loan Payments during Federal Employment Disruptions Act

IntroducedHouse Education and Workforce

Introduced by Jasmine Crockett, District TX-30

What does this bill do?

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Official description

To prohibit penalties, interest accrual, negative credit implications, or other adverse actions for qualified student loans for Federal employees during a lapse in Federal funding.

Where it stands

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

October 24, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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