No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act of 2025

# No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act of 2025 – Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would prohibit the federal government from forgiving student loans for individuals designated as terrorists or convicted of terrorism-related offenses. If passed, it would prevent people in these categories from benefiting from any federal student loan forgiveness programs, regardless of other eligibility criteria they might otherwise meet. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect individuals with federal student loans who have been designated as terrorists by the government or convicted of terrorism offenses.

More broadly, it relates to ongoing federal student loan forgiveness programs that have been a topic of significant political debate. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (S 1845, 119th Congress), meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Jim Banks (R-IN).