Senate Hearing on the Impact of Student Debt
January 1, 2022
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The Frame
The hearing serves as a formal record of legislative inquiry into student debt policy, which informs potential future federal actions regarding loan forgiveness, repayment programs, and the regulation of student loan s.
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Student loan borrowers
Borrowers are the primary subjects of the debt policies discussed, which impact their repayment obligations and financial stability.
Student loan servicers
Companies like Navient and PHEAA are subject to oversight and potential regulatory changes regarding how they manage loan accounts.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on April 13, 2021, by the Subcommittee on Economic Policy of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- The hearing focused on the intersection of student debt with racial justice, borrower financial health, and the national economy.
- Witnesses included representatives from government, academia, student loan servicing companies, and individual borrowers.
- The record includes written responses to questions submitted by Senators Kennedy and Daines to various witnesses.
- Additional materials were submitted for the record, including letters from university presidents, the National Education Association, and the Department of Education's Office of Inspector General.
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Why It Matters
The hearing serves as a formal record of legislative inquiry into student debt policy, which informs potential future federal actions regarding loan forgiveness, repayment programs, and the regulation of student loan s.
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Focus on Racial Equity in Debt
The hearing explicitly links student debt policy to racial justice, indicating a shift in the framing of the student debt debate in 2021.
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