Blumenthal Statement on President Biden's Student Loan Debt Relief Actions

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement in response to student loan debt relief actions announced by President Joe Biden:

“President Biden’s student loan initiative brings real relief to millions of hard-working Americans. I have listened to Connecticut residents who are struggling to make ends meet under the mountain of ever-growing student loan debt. By canceling significant amounts of student debt and extending the pause on federal student loan repayments, President Biden has taken significant steps forward in addressing the immense student debt crisis. These actions will help many middle class and low-income families, especially in minority communities—and bolster the economy. I have long pushed for this relief—and more—to help struggling borrowers, and will continue fighting for even more actions to comprehensively address the student debt crisis.”

Blumenthal has long pushed for comprehensive student loan debt relief, including pushing for the cancellation of up to $50,000 in student loan debt and calling for the extension of the pause on federally-held student loan repayments until at least the end of the year.

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