Stop Social Security Garnishment Act of 2026

This bill would change the Higher Education Act of 1965 so that Social Security payments can no longer be reduced (offset) to collect on defaulted federal student loans. Starting on the date the bill becomes law, payments owed to a person under the Social Security Act could not be withheld through the federal Treasury offset process when that person has defaulted on a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under the federal student aid part of that law.

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Sponsors

• Bernard Sanders Independent sponsor
• 9 cosponsors