POLITICO: White House extends student loan payment freeze
A statement from President Joe Biden announcing the extension pointed directly to the pandemic and the economy as reasons for the pause. “[W]e know that millions of student loan borrowers are still coping with the impacts of the pandemic and need some more time before resuming payments. This is an issue Vice President Harris has been closely focused on, and one we both care deeply about,” the statement read.
WH Press Sec. Jen Psaki announces President Biden is extending the pause on student loan payments until May 1st.
The pause was to expire on February 1st. pic.twitter.com/QzoIHxc0BL
— The Recount (@therecount) December 22, 2021
Extending the student loan payment pause is a major relief for millions of Americans during this pandemic.
I appreciate everyone who organized and pushed President Biden to take action, and I’m grateful he listened to our call.
Next, @POTUS should #CancelStudentDebt.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) December 22, 2021
I’ve been standing with @SenWarren, @RepPressley, & more calling on @POTUS to act.
It’s good he extended the pause on student loan payments amid Omicron—now he needs to #CancelStudentDebt to help close the racial wealth gap and provide relief to so many. https://t.co/WsamB1prlX
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) December 22, 2021
