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Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8351| House 
| Updated: 4/16/2026
Deborah K. Ross

Deborah K. Ross

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (3)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes an amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1965, specifically targeting federal student loans. Its primary purpose is to ensure that a record of default on a federal student loan is removed from a borrower's credit history. This removal is triggered when the borrower has fully repaid the entire amount due on the defaulted loan. Upon full repayment, the Secretary of Education, the relevant guaranty agency, or the loan holder is required to request that consumer reporting agencies delete the default and any associated negative information from the borrower's credit report. This measure aims to improve the credit standing of individuals who have resolved their defaulted federal student loan obligations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4396
Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6749
Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4635
Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2023
Apr 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4396
    Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6749
    Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4635
    Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2023


  • April 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8351| House 
| Updated: 4/16/2026
This bill proposes an amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1965, specifically targeting federal student loans. Its primary purpose is to ensure that a record of default on a federal student loan is removed from a borrower's credit history. This removal is triggered when the borrower has fully repaid the entire amount due on the defaulted loan. Upon full repayment, the Secretary of Education, the relevant guaranty agency, or the loan holder is required to request that consumer reporting agencies delete the default and any associated negative information from the borrower's credit report. This measure aims to improve the credit standing of individuals who have resolved their defaulted federal student loan obligations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4396
Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6749
Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4635
Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2023
Apr 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4396
    Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6749
    Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4635
    Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2023


  • April 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Deborah K. Ross

Deborah K. Ross

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (3)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

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