Bioweapon Prevention Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 1972

119th Congress

Bioweapon Prevention Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 5, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Kelly

Senator

Democratic

AZ

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This bill aims to make it easier for students to afford and manage their college education. It would require standardized financial aid forms and loan counseling, consolidate student loan repayment plans, and limit graduate student borrowing.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

SponsorMark Kelly (D-AZ)

Introduced6/5/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

ChamberSenate

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Bioweapon Prevention Act of 2025

This bill aims to make it easier for students to afford and manage their college education. It would require standardized financial aid forms and loan counseling, consolidate student loan repayment plans, and limit graduate student borrowing.

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This bill aims to make it easier for students to afford and manage their college education. It would require standardized financial aid forms and loan counseling, consolidate student loan repayment plans, and limit graduate student borrowing.

Bill Number: 1972
Sponsor: Mark Kelly (D-AZ)
Introduced: 6/5/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Policy Area: Education

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Fact Sheet

Title: Bioweapon Prevention Act of 2025
Bill Number: 1972
Sponsor: Mark Kelly (D-AZ)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Introduced: 6/5/2025
Summary: This bill aims to make it easier for students to afford and manage their college education. It would require standardized financial aid forms and loan counseling, consolidate student loan repayment plans, and limit graduate student borrowing.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to make it easier for students to afford and manage their college education. It would require standardized financial aid forms and loan counseling, consolidate student loan repayment plans, and limit graduate student borrowing.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Lowering Education Costs and Debt ActThis bill makes various changes to the federal student loan system, including by addressing options for student loan repayment.First, the bill requires the National Center for Education Statistics to establish a secure and privacy-protected data system that contains information about postsecondary students.Second, the bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to develop standard terminology and a format for financial aid offer forms based on recommendations from representatives of certain groups. Each institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs must (1) use the standard form when offering financial aid to students, and (2) use the standard terminology and definitions developed by ED for all communications related to financial aid offers.The bill revises and expands loan counseling for borrowers of federal student loans. For example, the bill requires an IHE that participates in federal student aid programs to provide loan counseling to a student borrower of a federal student loan at the first disbursement of a loan in each award year.Additionally, the bill addresses options for student loan repayment and access to federal student loans. For example, the bill consolidates existing repayment plans into two options: a standard 10-year repayment plan and an income-driven repayment plan.The bill limits federal student loan borrowing for graduate and professional students by (1) terminating the ability of a graduate or professional student to receive a Direct PLUS Loan, and (2) reducing the aggregate loan limits for Direct Unsubsidized Loans.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires standard financial aid forms and definitions across all colleges to help students better understand their options
Expands loan counseling to help students understand their borrowing and repayment responsibilities
Consolidates existing student loan repayment plans into two options: a 10-year standard plan and an income-driven plan
Reduces the amount graduate students can borrow in federal loans

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would affect current and future college students by making the financial aid process more transparent and giving them clearer repayment options. It could make college more affordable, especially for graduate students who would have access to fewer loans.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1972, 119th Congress (2025). "Bioweapon Prevention Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1972

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