Federal School Voucher Program

Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee voted to include a $20 billion federal school voucher program in the broader reconciliation bill that would extend President Trump's 2017 tax cuts. The voucher program aims to help families pay for private school tuition across the U.S., but faces criticism from public school advocates and advocates for students with disabilities.

Proposed Overhaul of Federal Student Loan Program by Congressional Republicans

Congressional Republicans are proposing a major overhaul to the federal student loan program. The plan includes simplifying repayment options for future borrowers, with fixed monthly payments or income-based payments. The overhaul aims to ensure that borrowers see their loan balances decrease each month, with forgiveness after 30 years of qualifying payments. This plan would impact millions of borrowers and exclude current borrowers from the new options.