2016 House Bill 5583

Create government “student loan ombudsman” bureau

Introduced in the House

April 20, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Henry Yanez (D-25)

To create a new government “student loan ombudsman” bureau with the mission to “ensure every student loan borrower has equal access to… a quality, affordable education; the resources needed to pay for college; an affordable repayment plan for his or her student debt.” The bureau would be required to investigate complaints and make recommendations to the legislature.

Referred to the Committee on Financial Liability Reform