House
May 28, 2021

Military Spouse Student Loan Deferment Act

Summary

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Military Spouse Student Loan Deferment Act This bill allows certain military spouses to defer payment on their federal student loans for 90 days. Specifically, borrowers are eligible to receive this deferment if (1) their spouse is an active duty service member of the Armed Forces, (2) they have lost their employment due to a permanent change in duty station of their spouse, and (3) they provide certain documentation to the Department of Education. Loan interest shall not accrue during the deferment period.

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Bill has been introduced and assigned a number

Introduced(5/28/21)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

Sponsor

ES

Ms. Stefanik

House (R) New York – 21

Cosponsors (9)

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

May 28, 2021