How HR 2028 changes current law

Compared against current U.S. Code AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill adds provisions for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers in medical or dental internships or residency programs.

• 20 U.S.C. 1087e(f)

  A borrower → Except as provided in paragraph (7), a borrower

  Clarifies that the new deferment rule applies with specified exceptions.

• 20 U.S.C. 1087e(f)(2)(A)

  or

  Modifies the list of eligibility criteria by removing the conjunction to facilitate adding a new clause.

• 20 U.S.C. 1087e(f)(2)(A)

  the matter following clause (ii)

  Removes previous eligibility conditions to make space for the new medical or dental internship clause.

• 20 U.S.C. 1087e(f)(2)(A)

  , → ; or

  Changes punctuation to accommodate the new eligibility clause.

• 20 U.S.C. 1087e(f)(2)(A)

  (iii) is serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program;

  Adds a new eligibility criterion for deferment for specific medical or dental training.

• 20 U.S.C. 1087e(f)

  (7) Special rule for certain in school deferment.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a borrower described in paragraph (2)(A)(iii) shall be eligible for a deferment, during which periodic installments of principal need not be paid and interest shall not accrue on any loan made to the borrower under this part.

  Establishes a specific deferment rule for borrowers in medical or dental internships or residencies, preventing interest from accruing.