Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2026
This bill, titled the "Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2026," establishes a process for individuals who have defaulted on federal student loans. It mandates that if a borrower fully repays the entire amount due on their defaulted federal student loan, the Secretary of Education, a guaranty agency, or the loan holder must request the removal of the default. This request is sent to any consumer reporting agency that was informed of the default. Consequently, the default and any related adverse information would be removed from the borrower's credit history.
Bill status
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Introduction
Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 16, 2026
Last action Apr 16, 2026
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Committee
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Apr 16, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Deborah K. Ross
DDemocratic
Co
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
Co
Haley M. Stevens
DDemocratic
Co
Nikema Williams
DDemocratic
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