HR 6574 United States House · 119th Congress

Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act

This bill increases federal student loan limits for graduate and professional students. Starting July 1, 2026, it sets a $50,000 annual limit and a $200,000 total aggregate limit (beyond undergraduate borrowing) for unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford loans. These changes directly affect graduate and professional students pursuing advanced degrees who rely on federal loans for education costs. The provisions aim to provide higher borrowing capacity for these students' educational expenses under the Higher Education Act.
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 10, 2025 Last action Dec 10, 2025
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Dec 10, 2025
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1 primary · 76 co-sponsors

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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Timothy M. Kennedy
Timothy M. Kennedy
DDemocratic
NY
26
Co
Photo of Adelita S. Grijalva
Adelita S. Grijalva
DDemocratic
AZ
7
Co
Photo of Analilia Mejia
Analilia Mejia
DDemocratic
NJ
11
Co
Photo of Angie Craig
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
MN
2
Co
Photo of April McClain Delaney
April McClain Delaney
DDemocratic
MD
6
Co
Photo of Becca Balint
Becca Balint
DDemocratic
VT
At-Large
Co
Photo of Bennie G. Thompson
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
MS
2
Co
Photo of Brad Sherman
Brad Sherman
DDemocratic
CA
32
Co
Photo of Chellie Pingree
Chellie Pingree
DDemocratic
ME
1
Co
Photo of Christopher R. Deluzio
Christopher R. Deluzio
DDemocratic
PA
17
Co
Photo of Cleo Fields
Cleo Fields
DDemocratic
LA
6