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The REDI Act (H.R. 2028)

Original title: REDI Act

March 11, 2025

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Where This Stands

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.Mar 11, 2025

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$14,000across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Houlahan for Mayor 2020Karen Schroeder$700RetiredFeb 2020
Houlahan for Mayor 2020Karen Schroeder$700RetiredFeb 2020
Houlahan for Mayor 2020Anthony Windle$700BrokerJan 2020
Houlahan for Mayor 2020Karen Schroeder$700RetiredFeb 2020
Houlahan for Mayor 2020Karen Schroeder$700RetiredFeb 2020
Houlahan for Mayor 2020Karen Schroeder$700RetiredFeb 2020
Houlahan for Mayor 2020Anthony Windle$700BrokerJan 2020
Houlahan for Mayor 2020Anthony Windle$700BrokerJan 2020
Houlahan for Mayor 2020Karen Schroeder$700RetiredFeb 2020
Houlahan for Mayor 2020James Sommerville$700RetiredJan 2020
Houlahan for Mayor 2020James Sommerville$700RetiredJan 2020
Houlahan for Mayor 2020James Sommerville$700RetiredJan 2020
Houlahan for Mayor 2020James Sommerville$700RetiredJan 2020
Houlahan for Mayor 2020James Sommerville$700RetiredJan 2020
Houlahan for Mayor 2020James Sommerville$700RetiredJan 2020
Houlahan for Mayor 2020Anthony Windle$700BrokerJan 2020
Houlahan for Mayor 2020Anthony Windle$700BrokerJan 2020
Houlahan for Mayor 2020Anthony Windle$700BrokerJan 2020
Houlahan for Mayor 2020Karen Schroeder$700RetiredFeb 2020
Houlahan for Mayor 2020Karen Schroeder$700RetiredFeb 2020

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill would eliminate interest accumulation on federal student loans for medical and dental residents during their training, potentially reducing the total loan balance for these professionals upon completion of their programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Medical and dental residents

These individuals would be eligible to pause loan payments and stop interest accrual during their training period.

Federal student loan borrowers

The bill modifies the terms of federal student loan repayment specifically for those in medical or dental training.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The REDI Act proposes allowing medical and dental residents to pause student loan payments without interest accruing during their internship or residency programs. This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide this specific for borrowers in these medical training programs.

Key Facts

  • The bill is officially titled the 'Resident Education Deferred Interest Act' or the 'REDI Act'.
  • Borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program become eligible for a specific loan deferment.
  • During this deferment, borrowers are not required to make periodic principal payments.
  • During this deferment, interest will not accrue on federal student loans made under the Higher Education Act.
  • The bill amends Section 455(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(f)).
  • The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 11, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for this loan deferment?
Borrowers who are currently serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program.
Does interest continue to grow while I am in residency under this bill?
No, the bill specifies that interest shall not on the loan during the period.
Do I have to pay the principal on my loans during this time?
No, the bill states that periodic installments of need not be paid during the .

Why It Matters

If passed, this bill would eliminate interest accumulation on federal student loans for medical and dental residents during their training, potentially reducing the total loan balance for these professionals upon completion of their programs.

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policy shift90% confidence

Targeted Interest Relief

The bill represents a shift toward providing interest-free status for specific professional training periods rather than just standard payment pauses.

Connected Entities

personBabinPrimary sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.Map →
organizationCommittee on Education and WorkforceThe House committee to which the bill was referred.Map →
personHoulahanCo-sponsor of the bill.Map →
otherHigher Education Act of 1965The existing federal law that this bill seeks to amend.Map →

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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