[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 17 (Monday, January 28, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H1234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE

  (Ms. BROWNLEY of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, it is simply unacceptable 
that the Nation's total student loan debt has surpassed credit card 
debt in our country. Student loan debt can follow a person for life, 
making it more difficult to raise a family, start a business, buy a 
home, or save for retirement.
  That is why I introduced the Student Loan Repayment Assistance Act 
which will help college graduates more easily repay their student loan 
debts by incentivizing more employers to offer student loan repayment 
assistance.
  This bill will help alleviate the financial and emotional burden of a 
student loan debt, and help employers attract and retain skilled, 
qualified employees. It is a win-win for all.
  In Congress, I will continue to fight for a strong middle class where 
everyone can achieve the American Dream.

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