Should Congress prevent the DoE from suspending federal student loan debt?

Education
Providing for congressional disapproval relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans." (H.J. Res. 45)
This bill has Passed the House of Representatives
Bill Summary

The proposed bill would reverse the ruling issued by the Department of Education on October 12, 2022, that suspends federal student loan payments and cancels the debt. Sponsor: Bob Good (Republican, Virginia, District 5)
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Opponents say

•  "Student debt cancellation can and will change and save lives. This isn’t hyperbole, it is reality. Under this cruel measure, 260,000 public service workers could see their debt reinstated - nurse, educators, firefighters, military service members - I took out those loans and paid them off, but I want an easier road for the next person." Source: Rep. Ayanna Pressley (Democrat, Massachusetts, District 7) 


•   "The Administration strongly opposes passage of H.J. Res. 45, a joint resolution to disapprove the Department of Education’s Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans. This resolution is an unprecedented attempt to undercut our historic economic recovery and would deprive more than 40 million hard-working Americans of much-needed student debt relief." Source: The White House (Press Release


•  "Crushing student debt is suffocating millions, hindering our ability to start lives, buy homes, save for retirement & build generational wealth. I'll be voting "NO" on H.J. Res. 45, Republican’s plan to tear away relief from 122,500 students in my district alone." Source: Rep. Summer Lee (Democrat, Pennsylvania, District 12)

Proponents say

•   "Only 13% of Americans have student loan debt, Donalds mentioned. There's no reason 87% of Americans should be forced to pay off debts these 13% willingly chose to incur." Source: Byron Donalds (Republican, Florida, District 19) and Best Colleges 


•   "Hard-working Americans who are trying to make ends meet should NOT be forced to bail out some of the richest Americans. Proud to vote in favor of H.J. Res. 45 to overturn Biden’s student loan scam." Source: Rep. Josh Brecheen (Republican, Oklahoma, District 2). 


•   "No taxpaying American should be obligated to pay for another person's student loans. This afternoon, I joined my colleagues on the House Floor to support H.J.Res.45, which would repeal President Biden's unconstitutional student loan program." Source: Rep. Nathaniel Moran (Republican, Texas, District 1)

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