Bill · H.R. 3739· House(119-HR-3739)
No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/4/2025
- Last activity
- 6/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- W. Steube
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act of 2025," seeks to amend the public service loan forgiveness program. It aims to change the definition of a "public service job" under the Higher Education Act of 1965. The amendment would exclude employment with organizations that engage in activities having a substantial illegal purpose. Specifically, it targets organizations involved in immigration law violations, terrorism support, or child abuse. It also addresses organizations engaging in patterns of illegal discrimination or State tort law violations.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this tighten control of the border?+2
The bill excludes loan forgiveness for organizations aiding or abetting violations of federal immigration laws.
Would children be better off under this?+1
The bill includes provisions aimed at preventing the trafficking and abuse of children.
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+1
The bill restricts benefits for those supporting terrorist organizations, though it does not directly fund counter-terrorism.
The opposite· 3 of 10
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?-3
The bill specifically targets organizations associated with transgender sanctuary issues.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?-3
The bill specifically targets organizations involved in what it defines as child trafficking related to transgender sanctuary status.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?-2
Young adults with student loans may lose eligibility for forgiveness if employed by excluded organizations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Exclusion of organizations engaging in terrorism or violence: This provision ensures that those working for groups that materially support terrorism or engage in violence to influence government policy do not receive loan forgiveness through the public service program (Section 2, ii).
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Exclusion of organizations involved in child abuse: The bill aims to prevent loan forgiveness for employment at organizations that engage in the trafficking of children or certain physical mutilations of children (Section 2, iii).
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Exclusion of organizations violating immigration laws: This ensures that employment aiding or abetting violations of Federal immigration laws is not considered qualifying public service (Section 2, i).
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Exclusion of organizations engaging in illegal discrimination or torts: The bill seeks to exclude those working for groups that engage in patterns of illegal discrimination or violations of State tort laws, such as trespassing or vandalism (Section 2, iv and v).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of loan forgiveness eligibility: Individuals employed by organizations that are found to engage in activities with a substantial illegal purpose—such as aiding immigration law violations or violating State tort laws—would no longer qualify for the public service loan forgiveness program (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+1Good For L G B T Q Community-3Good For Immigrants-2Good For Students-2Good For Young Adults-2Good For Hispanic Americans-1Good For Low Income Households-1
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability-2Improves Student Loan Relief-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2Improves L G B T Q Rights-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1Increase States Rights-1
- 6/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House
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