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| https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-introduces-bill-forgive-25000-student-loan-debt | Congressman Gonzalez Introduces Bill to Forgive $25,000 in Student Loan Debt | 2020-10-07 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Vicente Gonzalez | G000581 | gonzalez.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) introduced H.R. 8514, the Student Loan ReliefBill, mandating the Secretary ofEducationprovide federal student loan forgiveness amounting to $25,000 for borrowers. The Student Loan ReliefBillas introduced will provide $775.5billion in debt relief to over 43million Americans and forgive nearly half of student debt held by individuals. Students and families are taking on tens of thousands of dollars in debt to pay for a qualityeducation,said Congressman Gonzalez.This isn't accessible, sustainable or fair.The Student Loan ReliefBillwill alleviate pressure on our students without causing significant financial strain on the American economy andgive borrowers a head start in life.Students need debt relief now andmy legislationwill provide immediate aid for those struggling with loans. Americans are burdened by student loan debt now more than ever with 69 percent of college students taking out loans to accommodate the increasing cost of highereducation. This crushing student loan debt is stifling economic growth and limits Americans' ability to own a home, save for retirement or care for children. Congressman Gonzalezheld debt asalaw school graduate and understands the difficulties studentsexperience when taking outand paying offstudent loans. He will continue to pursue solutions for this crisis and fight for working class students and families. For more information on the Student Loan ReliefBill, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |