Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act

# Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act (HR 5843) Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would prohibit federal employees from taking out new federal student loans while they are employed by the federal government. Instead, the legislation would require the federal government to help pay for their education through direct tuition assistance or other educational benefits. The intent appears to be shifting the cost of employee education from individual loan debt to employer-sponsored assistance programs. **Who It Affects** The bill would directly impact current and prospective federal employees seeking to pursue education or training.

It would also affect federal agencies, which would need to establish or expand tuition assistance programs to support their employees' educational goals. Indirectly, it could influence federal student loan programs and the Department of Education's loan administration. **Current Status** The bill remains in committee as of the 119th Congress, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It has not advanced to further legislative action.