GOP Lawmakers Move to Block Biden's Helping Hand to Student Loan Borrowers

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'We condemn this move to block a plan that will provide significant financial relief to low-income borrowers and communities of color,' said one advocate.

monthly payments on borrowers' income and family size, allowing those who earn $15 per hour or less to avoid any monthly payment. An estimated 1 million people are expected to have no monthly payments under the plan and other borrowers are expected to save at least $1,000 per year compared with other income-driven repayment plans.

But Republicans including Reps. Virginia Foxx and Lisa McClain , who have introduced a companion bill to Cassidy's in the U.S. House, "We condemn this move to block a plan that will provide significant financial relief to low-income borrowers and communities of color," said Herbin. "SAVE provides hope for borrowers as the administration continues to fight alongside advocacy groups to find other ways to achieve broad-based student loan relief.

 

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