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Domenic and Ed’s Law

USA119th CongressHR-8518| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2026
Seth Magaziner

Seth Magaziner

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (8)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as "Domenic and Ed's Law," amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow for the discharge of federal student loans taken out by parents if the student on whose behalf the loan was received becomes permanently and totally disabled. The discharge applies if the student is unable to engage in substantial gainful activity due to a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that is expected to result in death or has lasted, or is expected to last, for at least 60 months. Crucially, these provisions apply to any outstanding parent loan, regardless of when it was received or when the student's disability or impairment began, providing retroactive relief to affected families.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2180
Domenic and Ed’s Law

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2732
Domenic and Ed’s Law

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8407
Domenic and Ed’s Law
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2180
    Domenic and Ed’s Law


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2732
    Domenic and Ed’s Law


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8407
    Domenic and Ed’s Law


  • April 27, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 27, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Domenic and Ed’s Law

USA119th CongressHR-8518| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2026
This bill, known as "Domenic and Ed's Law," amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow for the discharge of federal student loans taken out by parents if the student on whose behalf the loan was received becomes permanently and totally disabled. The discharge applies if the student is unable to engage in substantial gainful activity due to a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that is expected to result in death or has lasted, or is expected to last, for at least 60 months. Crucially, these provisions apply to any outstanding parent loan, regardless of when it was received or when the student's disability or impairment began, providing retroactive relief to affected families.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2180
Domenic and Ed’s Law

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2732
Domenic and Ed’s Law

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8407
Domenic and Ed’s Law
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2180
    Domenic and Ed’s Law


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2732
    Domenic and Ed’s Law


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8407
    Domenic and Ed’s Law


  • April 27, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 27, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Seth Magaziner

Seth Magaziner

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (8)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

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