John -- As a teacher myself, I know the importance of a quality education and how it can change the trajectory of a student’s life. 

That opportunity shouldn’t come at such a crippling price tag, or erase the intergenerational progress a higher education can offer families. 

So I agree with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who is now calling on President Biden to erase up to $50,000 in student loan debt and ease the burden that is crushing so many young folks and families. But let’s face it, $50K is the floor, not the ceiling. 

Brand New Congress has always supported progressive policies: total student loan debt forgiveness, tuition-free college and other BOLD solutions that benefit working families, not just when it’s politically convenient. 

And until we have systems in place that don’t keep people trapped in the vicious cycle of crushing student debt, BNC representatives in Congress will lead the charge and shine a light on the disparities connected to student loan debt. 

But they need allies if we are going to achieve 100% forgiveness at the federal level. Folks are hurting NOW, which is why this fight is more urgent than ever. Contribute today and elect candidates who agree that student loan debt SHOULDN’T exist!   

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It’s great that Sen. Schumer is getting on board and that mainstream, establishment Democrats are finally raising the alarm that this unsustainable debt is stifling our economy and keeping millions of Americans from getting ahead.  

We have a chance to fix this for millions of Americans. 

Let’s get to work,

Adrienne Bell
Executive Director 
Brand New Congress