On the recordSeptember 5, 2018
I appreciate the gentlewoman's support. With total student loan debt of over $1.3 trillion and rising and over 44 million individuals still saddled with student debt, we must take action. {time} 1530 The student loan crisis looms over America's economy, and we must make sure that students are aware of the financial obligations they are agreeing to and cognizant of their ability to repay those obligations. Personalized, face-to-face counseling can be an effective tool to address this crisis. Mr. Chairman, I ask for support of my amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Missouri (Mrs. Hartzler). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 7 Offered by Ms. Jayapal The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 7 printed in part A of House Report 115-919.





