House Republicans Push Bill to Shift $1.7 Trillion in Student Loans to Treasury

3 articles · Updated · Newsweek · Jul 13

A new House Republican bill would write into law the transfer of federal student loan management from the Education Department to Treasury, formalizing an interagency plan first outlined in March.
Roughly $180 billion in defaulted loans—about 11% of the $1.7 trillion federal portfolio—would move first, with non-defaulted accounts slated to follow in stages.
More than 40 million borrowers are ultimately in scope, though officials have said payments would continue through existing servicers during the transition and immediate changes are not expected.
Republicans say Treasury is better equipped to handle collections and impose financial discipline, but critics warn student loans involve complex repayment and forgiveness programs that Treasury may not be built to run.
The proposal is one of 10 House GOP bills to reduce the Education Department's role, and it still must clear Congress amid potential legal challenges over Education's statutory authority.

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House GOP Pushes $257,500 Student Loan Limit and Sweeping Cuts to Education Department Functions

Overview

House Republicans have proposed a legislative package that would overhaul federal education functions by substantially reducing the scope and responsibilities of the Education Department. While the department would continue to exist, only a few core functions—such as the Office for Civil Rights, special education, and recognizing college accreditors—would remain. The bill also introduces new restrictions and strict caps on federal student loan programs, eliminating previous tailored loan options for graduate students and parents. These changes mark a significant shift toward a more limited federal role in education, focusing on essential areas and imposing tighter controls on student borrowing.

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