Bill > S2717

This bill, known as the "Student Loan Deduction Act of 2025," amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow households receiving food assistance to deduct student loan payments from their income when determining eligibility. Specifically, the bill defines student loans as those made, insured, or guaranteed under the Higher Education Act, as well as private education loans. Starting 180 days after the bill's enactment, households can deduct the monthly student loan payments made by any household member when they are being certified or recertified for food assistance benefits. This means that the amount spent on student loan payments would be subtracted from the household's total income, potentially making it easier for individuals with student loan debt to qualify for or receive more food assistance. The goal appears to be providing financial relief to households burdened by student loan repayments by reducing the income calculation used to determine food assistance eligibility.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2717/all-info