HR. 5816In Committee
HELP FEDs Act
Waives student loan late fees interest and credit reporting harm for federal employees who miss payments during government shutdown pay disruptions including retroactive coverage
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Waives student loan late fees interest and credit reporting harm for federal employees who miss payments during government shutdown pay disruptions including retroactive coverage
Key points
- Require credit reporting protections
- Prohibit loan penalties
- Prohibit added loan interest
- Extend retroactive coverage
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-10-24 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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