QUORUMCALL//GPT:
LOBBYING FOR LOAN DISCHARGE
Senators Elizabeth Warren, Dick Durbin, Sheldon Whitehouse, and Raphael Warnock are urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Education (ED) to enhance their outreach on discharging student loan debt in bankruptcy.
THE LETTER
• The senators penned a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, drawing attention to the “undue hardship” clause in the bankruptcy code that allows for discharging of student loan debt.
• They called for clarification of this clause, as well as better outreach to student loan borrowers about their rights.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
• This push comes amid broader efforts by Democrats to address the student loan crisis.
• It reflects the growing recognition of the financial burdens faced by many Americans due to their student loans.
TOPICS COVERED
#StudentLoans #Bankruptcy
NOTE
The press release comes directly from Senator Warren’s office, reflecting her ongoing advocacy for student loan reform.