releases: https://tomgarrett.house.gov/media/in-the-news/garrett-introduces-student-loan-forgiveness-bill
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| https://tomgarrett.house.gov/media/in-the-news/garrett-introduces-student-loan-forgiveness-bill | Garrett introduces student loan forgiveness bill | 2017-12-18 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | VA | Thomas Garrett | G000580 | tomgarrett.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Tom Garrett, R-5th, has introduced a bill that he says will address the student loan crisis. Referred to as the Student Security Act of 2017, it would provide loan forgiveness to those receiving federal student loans by agreeing to delay their eligibility to collect Social Security benefits. No one can deny that millions of Americans face tens-of-thousands of dollars in debt-per-student, Garrett said in a news release. These economic pressures inhibit key life events, like homebuying, starting a family and, worst of all, harnessing ideas and starting businesses. The bill allows for $550 in student loan forgiveness in exchange for increasing the participants retirement age for Social Security benefits by a month. The time for action is now, Garrett said. This debt is a huge threat to America. ... I will not stand idly by as Social Security goes bankrupt and millennials drown in debt ... READ MORE | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |