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Bill introduced in Congress — not yet passed by either chamber, and not law.

Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act of 2026

Key claim: The Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act of 2026 has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce, proposing changes to Parent PLUS loan policy.

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(HR9272 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-06-11): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Why this matters

Parent PLUS loans are a major federal borrowing channel for undergraduate families and have drawn scrutiny for weak underwriting and heavy repayment burdens on parents. A bill focused specifically on Parent PLUS fairness signals continued congressional attention to this subset of federal student lending, though as an introduced measure it has no immediate effect on borrowers or institutions.

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Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act of 2026
Stage: introduced · congress · 11-jun-2026

The Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act of 2026 has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce, proposing changes to Parent PLUS loan policy.

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External: congress:119-hr-9272:introduced

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