Contact Congress about H.R. 4862: LOAN Act

This bill would give many students more grant aid and lower the cost of federal loans. It would also make repayment simpler and let more public service workers reach forgiveness sooner.

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LOAN Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Latest action on H.R. 4862: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects students who need federal aid, borrowers with federal or some private student loans, and workers trying to earn Public Service Loan Forgiveness. It could matter most for low income students, Dreamer students, graduate students, borrowers behind on payments, and people in public service jobs.

Why this matters: College could become cheaper up front for many students, and student debt could grow more slowly for many borrowers. The bill shifts the system toward bigger grants, lower loan costs, and more forgiveness options. It could also increase federal spending and move more loan risk to the government. The final effects on tuition, enrollment, and the federal budget would depend on how students, schools, and borrowers respond.

Key provisions in H.R. 4862

• The maximum Pell Grant would rise in steps. It would be $10,000 in 2026-27, reach $14,000 in 2030-31, and then grow with inflation.
• Pell Grants would get automatic federal funding each year starting in fiscal year 2026. The bill says Congress must provide whatever money is needed.
• Students could use Pell Grants for 18 semesters instead of 12. They could also use Pell for a first program after earning a bachelor's degree, within that limit.
• Students who receive certain need-based federal benefits would be treated as having very low ability to pay. That could let them get Pell awards above the normal maximum.
• The bill would define Dreamer student in federal law. Those students could get federal aid if they meet detailed education, military, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals rules, with a hardship exception for age rules.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 4862

What is H.R. 4862?

This bill would give many students more grant aid and lower the cost of federal loans. It would also make repayment simpler and let more public service workers reach forgiveness sooner.

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Who should I contact about H.R. 4862?

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