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flag House passes bill simplifying student loan repayment but faces criticism for possibly increasing debt.

flag On May 22, 2025, the House passed a bill simplifying student loan repayment to two plans: a fixed Standard Repayment Plan and a new income-based Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP). flag RAP ties payments to income, waiving unpaid interest, but extends the repayment term to 360 payments before forgiveness. flag The bill also restricts loan amounts and eliminates some existing plans, facing criticism for potentially increasing student debt burdens.

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