Bill · S. 942· Senate(119-S-942)

Resident Education Deferred Interest Act

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program.

Age: 69 years

Nevada

Introduced: 3/11/2025
Last activity: 3/19/2026 — Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Sponsored by: Jacky Rosen
Cosponsors: - 13 - 4

Education

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Resident Education Deferred Interest Act or the REDI Act. It was introduced in the Senate on March 11, 2025. The bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965. Its main goal is to help people who have student loans. Specifically, it provides interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers who are serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this make college cost less?+7
The bill directly improves affordability for medical and dental residents by stopping interest accrual.
Does this reduce what student borrowers owe or repay?+7
It provides significant student loan relief through interest-free deferment during training.
Would students be better off under this?+6
This provides direct financial relief to students pursuing advanced medical and dental training.