Whitehouse and Cohen Introduce Bill to Provide Relief to Americans Facing Medical Bankruptcy
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Sens. Markey and Warren, Rep. Trahan Introduce Legislation to Provide Grants for Local Water Infrastructure Emergencies
flowing into the Merrimack with local dollars and borrowed time,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “Our bill fixes that
Sen. Markey, Rep. Summer Lee Demand Answers from Major Corporations on Use of “Stay-or-Pay” Contracts and Worker Debt Schemes
driven debt. These letters are supported by Protect Borrowers, an organization that has worked to expose the growing … said Chris Hicks, Senior Policy Advisor at Protect Borrowers . “We applaud Congresswoman Lee and Senator Markey for ensuring
Merkley and Alsobrooks: Senate Republicans Vote to Allow Federal Student Loan Costs to Soar
Affordable Repayment (SOAR) Act to better protect borrowers from unaffordable payments and runaway balances due to rapidly accruing
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Major Credit Bureau CEOs Protect Student Loan Borrowers
Demand Major Credit Bureau CEOs Protect Student Loan Borrowers June 24, 2026 Senators: Inaccurate Credit Reports Increase Financial … Burden on Student Loan Borrowers and Prevent Them From Obtaining Strong Financial Standing Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators
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interest on federal student loans for all existing borrowers to zero percent and cap interest rates for future … borrowers. The lawmakers’ legislation would make higher education more affordable by immediately eliminating interest rates for the nearly
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Major Credit Bureau CEOs Protect Student Loan Borrowers
Demand Major Credit Bureau CEOs Protect Student Loan Borrowers Senators: Inaccurate Credit Reports Increase Financial Burden on Student … Loan Borrowers and Prevent Them From Obtaining Strong Financial Standing Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff
During National Homeownership Month, Peters Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Housing Financial Literacy and Lower Costs for First-Time Homebuyers
meaningful incentives, recognizing that informed consumers are stronger borrowers. Credit unions have long been in this work: educating
At Town Halls Across the State, Oregonians Tell Merkley That the Ultra Wealthy Need to Pay More to Save Social Security
retirement age, reduce benefits across the board, or borrow money to invest in the stock market. There
Senate Passes Reed-Backed Bill to Lower Housing Costs & Increase Supply of Affordable Homes
from outbidding families for single-family homes. Lower borrowing costs for the construction of accessory dwelling units … increase borrowing limits for home property improvement, manufactured housing, and multifamily loans. Help more HUD-assisted families save
Warren, Senators Press Major Credit Reporting Companies on Plans to Address Credit Errors for Student Loan Borrowers
Plans to Address Credit Errors for Student Loan Borrowers Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elizabeth … prevent student loan credit reporting errors from harming borrowers amid the Trump administration’s illegal attempts to shut
Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici, Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Immediately Address Largest Student Loan Default Crisis on Record
policies. “(I)nstead of pursuing solutions that protect borrowers, the Trump administration has deflected blame, punted responsibility … crisis to another agency, and raised costs for borrowers at every turn. We urge you to provide meaningful
Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici, Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Immediately Address Largest Student Loan Default Crisis on Record
policies. “(I)nstead of pursuing solutions that protect borrowers, the Trump administration has deflected blame, punted responsibility … crisis to another agency, and raised costs for borrowers at every turn. We urge you to provide meaningful
Trump faces renewed push to cancel student debt for eligible borrowers and stop the transfer of accounts to the Treasury
renewed push to cancel student debt for eligible borrowers and stop the transfer of accounts to the Treasury … Millions of student-loan borrowers are in default. Lawmakers want the Trump administration to keep more from falling
Senator Gillibrand Pushes To Protect Graduate Education Programs That Create Critical Workforce Pipelines
federal list of professional degrees eligible for higher borrowing limits. The department’s current definition excludes these … degrees are no longer penalized with lower loan borrowing limits,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This bill would expand
Warren, Merkley, Pressley, Carson Lead 60+ Lawmakers in Urging Trump Administration to Immediately Address Largest Student Loan Default Crisis on Record
policies. “(I)nstead of pursuing solutions that protect borrowers, the Trump administration has deflected blame, punted responsibility … crisis to another agency, and raised costs for borrowers at every turn. We urge you to provide meaningful
Bonamici, Merkley, Mannion, Underwood, Alsobrooks Introduce Resolution to Overturn Student Loan Rule
more expensive loan repayment options for all borrowers. “We should be making it easier, not harder for people … fields that are eligible for an aggregate borrowing limit of $200,000. Borrowers in programs excluded from
Gallego Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Billionaire Tax Loophole
Legislation would close the ‘borrow’ aspect of the ‘buy, borrow, die’ tax loophole used by the ultra-wealthy … Overlooked Debt (ROBINHOOD) Act to close the ‘borrow’ aspect of the ‘buy, borrow, die’ tax loophole that
Blumenthal & Warren Introduce Legislation to Save Homeowners Money & Stop Trump Administration from Denying Interest on Escrows
make escrow payment calculations more accurate while giving borrowers a fair interest rate on their money held
Kelly, Gallego, Colleagues Push Back Against HUD Cuts to Housing Counseling for Homeowners and Renters
purchase, post-purchase, and delinquency counseling for borrowers with conventional and government-sponsored mortgages under this NOFO
Warner Joins Colleagues in Fighting Back Against HUD Cuts to Housing Counseling for Homeowners and Renters
purchase, post-purchase, and delinquency counseling for borrowers with conventional and government-sponsored mortgages under this NOFO
Durbin, Hirono Call On Department Of Education To Strengthen Proposed Gainful Employment Rule
fail the DTE standard and 65 percent of borrowers who default. There are approximately 40,000 students receiving
Hickenlooper, Reed Call on CFTC to Prohibit Margin Trading on Prediction Markets
allows a bettor or investor to essentially borrow from the house and lose or gain more money than … allows a bettor or investor to essentially borrow from the house and lose or gain more money than
Murray Slams Senate Republicans for Voting to Support Trump Administration Rule to Politicize Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
PSLF program so that it works for borrowers and actually gets relief to public servants who have earned … applications for PSLF were rejected—denying borrowers relief they were entitled to. At the end of the first
Warner, Kennedy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Federal Reserve Discount Window
tool to its intended role,” said Sen. Warner. “Borrowing at the Fed’s discount window has become stigmatized … operating in the United States engage in test borrowing at the Federal Reserve’s Discount Window: Large Institutions