Posts - Bill - HR 5843 Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act
house 10/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to pass legislation that suspends federal student loan payments and interest for federal employees during government shutdowns lasting 14 days or more, ensuring their payments count toward loan forgiveness and protecting their credit. This aims to provide financial relief to those affected by lapses in appropriations.
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HR 5843 - Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act
Views
moderate 10/28/2025
This bill’s a small compromise: soften the blow on employees without opening the floodgates on spending.
left-leaning 10/28/2025
Loan forgiveness during shutdowns is common sense; our federal workers deserve a break, not a bill to pay.
right-leaning 10/28/2025
A government shutdown isn’t a vacation—federal employees signed up for risks, not freebies on student loans.
right-leaning 10/28/2025
Why should federal workers get a bailout every time politicians can’t do their jobs? Personal responsibility matters.
moderate 10/28/2025
If you work for the government and the government won’t pay, easing student loans seems like a sensible truce.
moderate 10/28/2025
Protecting federal employees from shutdown fallout? Sounds like balancing fairness with fiscal responsibility.
left-leaning 10/28/2025
Finally, some relief for the folks who keep the government running while Congress plays chicken with the budget.
right-leaning 10/28/2025
This bill just rewards dysfunction—if you want relief, maybe start by electing leaders who can keep the lights on.
left-leaning 10/28/2025
Student debt shouldn’t punish public servants during shutdowns—this bill is a win for working-class heroes.