HELP FEDs Act

What it does

Halting Education Loan Payments during Federal Employment Disruptions Act or the HELP FEDs Act This bill waives late fees, penalties, and other adverse actions for federal employees who miss student loan payments during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown).

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jasmine Crockett (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats.

Where it stands

• IntroducedOct 24, 2025
• Passed the House—
• Passed the Senate—
• Sent to the President—
• Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (Oct 24, 2025)

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Committees

• Education and Workforce Committee

More

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