United StatesSchedules immediate House consideration of student loan interest cut
This decides how quickly and under what limited debate rules Congress can vote on a bill proposing to cut federal student loan interest rates.
What it does
Orders immediate floor consideration of H.R.2003, the bill to lower federal student loan interest rates to 2 percent.
Waives all points of order against consideration and against provisions in the bill, preventing procedural objections.
Limits debate to one hour, equally divided and controlled by the Education and Workforce Committee chair and ranking minority member (or their designees).
Orders the previous question and allows only one motion to recommit; also suspends Clause 1(c) of House Rule XIX for this bill.
Argument forSpeeds congressional action so the House can quickly consider a bill that would lower student loan interest to 2 percent.
Argument againstCuts debate time and limits floor amendments, reducing opportunities for scrutiny and bipartisan input on a bill that affects many borrowers.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 24Submitted in HouseLatest
- Jun 24Referred to the House Committee on Rules.Introduced
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