Social Security Update—Proposed Change Would Protect Student Loan Borrowers

Senator Bernie Sanders is introducing the Stop Social Security Garnishment Act of 2026 to protect seniors from debt collection. This proposed legislation aims to prohibit the federal government and the Education Department from garnishing Social Security retirement or disability benefits to recover unpaid student loan debt. The law would ensure that individuals receiving these benefits are no longer subject to such cuts, providing a critical safeguard for borrowers relying on Social Security for their financial stability.