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HELP FEDs Act

USA119th CongressHR-5816| House 
| Updated: 10/24/2025
Jasmine Crockett

Jasmine Crockett

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (15)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to safeguard federal employees from financial repercussions on their student loans during periods of federal government shutdowns, officially termed "involuntary disruption of pay." It specifically prohibits the assessment of late fees, penalties, or other adverse actions on qualified education loans for any payments missed during such disruptions. Furthermore, the bill mandates a waiver on interest accrual for these loans throughout the shutdown period, ensuring no additional interest is incurred. It also directs the Secretary of Education to coordinate with credit reporting agencies and loan servicers to prevent any adverse credit reporting related to delayed or missed payments by federal employees during these times. Significantly, the provisions of this act apply retroactively to any involuntary disruption of pay occurring on or after October 1, 2025, requiring the removal of any adverse credit information reported in error. The Secretary of Education, in coordination with other agencies, is tasked with issuing necessary regulations and guidance for implementation within 30 days of enactment. This measure does not, however, excuse the full repayment of qualified education loans.
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Timeline
Sep 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2948
Introduced in Senate
Oct 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • September 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2948
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Education

HELP FEDs Act

USA119th CongressHR-5816| House 
| Updated: 10/24/2025
This legislation aims to safeguard federal employees from financial repercussions on their student loans during periods of federal government shutdowns, officially termed "involuntary disruption of pay." It specifically prohibits the assessment of late fees, penalties, or other adverse actions on qualified education loans for any payments missed during such disruptions. Furthermore, the bill mandates a waiver on interest accrual for these loans throughout the shutdown period, ensuring no additional interest is incurred. It also directs the Secretary of Education to coordinate with credit reporting agencies and loan servicers to prevent any adverse credit reporting related to delayed or missed payments by federal employees during these times. Significantly, the provisions of this act apply retroactively to any involuntary disruption of pay occurring on or after October 1, 2025, requiring the removal of any adverse credit information reported in error. The Secretary of Education, in coordination with other agencies, is tasked with issuing necessary regulations and guidance for implementation within 30 days of enactment. This measure does not, however, excuse the full repayment of qualified education loans.
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Timeline
Sep 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2948
Introduced in Senate
Oct 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • September 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2948
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jasmine Crockett

Jasmine Crockett

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (15)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

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