Clean Slate through Consolidation Act
This bill, titled the Clean Slate through Consolidation Act, amends the Higher Education Act of 1965. It directly affects federal student loan borrowers who have previously defaulted on their loans. The bill mandates that if such a borrower obtains a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan that resolves their defaulted loan, the loan holder must request that consumer reporting agencies remove the record of the default from the borrower's credit history. This provision ensures that the default is no longer reported on credit reports once the underlying defaulted federal student loan is consolidated.
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Introduction
Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 16, 2026
Last action Apr 16, 2026
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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
Haley M. Stevens
DDemocratic
Co
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
Co
Deborah K. Ross
DDemocratic
Co
Nikema Williams
DDemocratic
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