Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced on August 18, 2026, that he will introduce a bill aimed at preventing the federal government from garnishing Social Security benefits for seniors who have unpaid student loan debt. The proposed legislation, named the Stop Social Security Garnishment Act of 2026, seeks to prohibit the Education Department from deducting amounts from an individual's Social Security retirement or disability benefits to cover student loan payments.
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Senator Bernie Sanders to Introduce Legislation to Prevent Social Security Garnishment for Student Loans
Senator Bernie Sanders has announced plans to introduce legislation that would stop the federal government from garnishing Social Security benefits for seniors with unpaid student loans. The bill, titled the Stop Social Security Garnishment Act of 2026, aims to protect Social Security retirement and disability benefits from being reduced for this purpose.
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