Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers Act

# Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill aims to expand and improve the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which currently allows borrowers who work in public service jobs for 10 years to have their remaining student loan debt forgiven. The legislation would strengthen this existing program, though specific details about the proposed changes are not available in the provided information. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily targets people who work in public service sectors—including government employees, teachers, nurses, social workers, and nonprofit workers—who carry federal student loan debt.

It would also affect the federal student loan system and taxpayers. **Current Status:** As of this summary, HR 6284 is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) in the 119th Congress. *Note: To understand the specific provisions and proposed changes to the PSLF program, you would need to review the full bill text, which is available through Congress.gov.*.