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H.R. 1554 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

REDI Act

H.R. 1554 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Mar 6, 2019, sponsored by Brian Babin with 89 co-sponsors.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 6, 2019
Co-sponsors
89
Policy area
Education

What it does

Resident Education Deferred Interest Act or the REDI Act This bill makes student loan borrowers eligible for interest-free deferment on loans under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program if the borrowers are serving in medical or dental internships or residency programs.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Brian Babin (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 50 Democrats, 39 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 6, 2019
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (Mar 6, 2019)

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Committees

  • Education and the Workforce Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1554 (116th Congress): REDI Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/116-hr-1554/redi-act (accessed 2026-10-13).

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