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Affordable PLUS Repayment Options for Parents Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1759| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (21)
Julie Johnson (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation seeks to expand repayment options for parents with federal student loans. It specifically amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow borrowers of Federal Direct PLUS loans , made on behalf of dependent students, and certain related consolidation loans to access income-contingent repayment (ICR) plans. This change removes existing statutory language that currently excludes these specific loan types from ICR eligibility. Furthermore, the bill also makes income-based repayment (IBR) plans available to these Parent PLUS loan borrowers. It achieves this by striking provisions that previously prevented Parent PLUS loans and certain consolidation loans from qualifying for IBR, including modifications to the definition of "partial financial hardship." These amendments will take effect upon enactment, applying to all eligible borrowers with outstanding balances on or after that date, thereby offering more flexible and affordable repayment solutions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9746
Affordable PLUS Repayment Options for Parents Act of 2024
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9746
    Affordable PLUS Repayment Options for Parents Act of 2024


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Affordable PLUS Repayment Options for Parents Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1759| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
This legislation seeks to expand repayment options for parents with federal student loans. It specifically amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow borrowers of Federal Direct PLUS loans , made on behalf of dependent students, and certain related consolidation loans to access income-contingent repayment (ICR) plans. This change removes existing statutory language that currently excludes these specific loan types from ICR eligibility. Furthermore, the bill also makes income-based repayment (IBR) plans available to these Parent PLUS loan borrowers. It achieves this by striking provisions that previously prevented Parent PLUS loans and certain consolidation loans from qualifying for IBR, including modifications to the definition of "partial financial hardship." These amendments will take effect upon enactment, applying to all eligible borrowers with outstanding balances on or after that date, thereby offering more flexible and affordable repayment solutions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9746
Affordable PLUS Repayment Options for Parents Act of 2024
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9746
    Affordable PLUS Repayment Options for Parents Act of 2024


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (21)
Julie Johnson (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government lending and loan guaranteesStudent aid and college costsWages and earnings