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Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-423| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2025
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (5)
Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends section 523(a)(8) of title 11, United States Code, to modify the types of educational debts that are exempt from discharge in bankruptcy. A primary change is the elimination of subparagraph (B) , which currently prevents the discharge of obligations to repay educational benefits, scholarships, or stipends, thereby making these debts dischargeable. Furthermore, the bill revises subparagraph (A) of section 523(a)(8), which addresses loans made or guaranteed by governmental units or nonprofit institutions. It alters the criteria for non-dischargeability by requiring that "substantially all" of the funds for a program be provided by such entities, rather than "in whole or in part," thereby narrowing the category of non-dischargeable government or nonprofit-backed educational loans. These amendments will apply to bankruptcy cases commenced on or after the bill's enactment date.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-885
Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4907
Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-138
Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2023
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-885
    Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4907
    Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-138
    Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2023


  • January 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Finance and Financial Sector

Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-423| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2025
This bill amends section 523(a)(8) of title 11, United States Code, to modify the types of educational debts that are exempt from discharge in bankruptcy. A primary change is the elimination of subparagraph (B) , which currently prevents the discharge of obligations to repay educational benefits, scholarships, or stipends, thereby making these debts dischargeable. Furthermore, the bill revises subparagraph (A) of section 523(a)(8), which addresses loans made or guaranteed by governmental units or nonprofit institutions. It alters the criteria for non-dischargeability by requiring that "substantially all" of the funds for a program be provided by such entities, rather than "in whole or in part," thereby narrowing the category of non-dischargeable government or nonprofit-backed educational loans. These amendments will apply to bankruptcy cases commenced on or after the bill's enactment date.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-885
Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4907
Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-138
Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2023
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-885
    Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4907
    Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-138
    Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2023


  • January 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (5)
Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted