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Sanders proposes bill to stop Social Security benefit garnishment for unpaid student loans

CNBC · August 17, 2026 at 4:13 PM

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Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, announced a new proposal on Monday to protect federal student loan borrowers from having their Social Security checks garnished.

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Sanders proposes bill to stop Social Security benefit garnishment for unpaid student loans

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