Rep. Steube Introduces “No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act” to Codify Trump Executive Order
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act to codify President Trump’s executive order prohibiting the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program from crediting employees of organizations engaged in illegal activity.
“If someone accepts a job with an organization that is actively undermining U.S. national security and federal law, they shouldn’t expect a thank you note and taxpayer-funded prize for their work,” said Rep. Steube. “President Trump’s executive order to protect the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is the right policy to prevent the subsidization of illegal activity. That is why Senator Banks and I have set forward this bill to codify President Trump’s order and ensure nefarious non-profits and their employees are not rewarded with student loan forgiveness that should be reserved for law enforcement and deserving public servants.”
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced companion legislation last month in the U.S. Senate.
“Taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to pay student loans for radicals who aid terrorists, mutilate children, or promote illegal immigration,” said Senator Banks. “This bill codifies President Trump’s order to stop subsidizing anti-American extremism.”
Background: This bill would amend the scope of a “public sector job” under the Higher Education Act to disqualify time spent with entities that are found to be in violation of federal immigration and tort laws, supporting terrorist activities or child abuse, or engaged in a pattern of discrimination. These changes would ensure federal law reflects President Trump’s March 7, 2025, executive order on Restoring Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Read the full bill here.
