S. 942 Introduced Education

REDI 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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] Introduced March 11, 2025 Cosponsors 17 (4 R, 13 D) Latest action March 19, 2026

Summary

Resident Education Deferred Interest Act or the REDI Act
This bill allows borrowers in medical or dental internships or residency programs to defer student loan payments until the completion of their programs.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Mar 19, 2026 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
  2. Mar 11, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  3. Mar 11, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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