- The Honorable Brian Babin
U.S. House of Representatives
2236 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable Chrissy Houlahan
U.S. House of Representatives
1218 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Representatives Babin and Houlahan:
On behalf of our organizations, we thank you for reintroducing the “Resident Education Deferred
Interest (REDI) Act” (HR 1202) that, if passed, will allow borrowers to qualify for interest-free
deferment on their student loans while serving in a medical or dental internship or residency
program.
As you are aware, the cost of graduate-level medical and dental education is substantial for the vast
majority of students. Further, those who must undertake several years of residency with very low
pay are often unable to begin repaying student debt immediately. As a result, they qualify to have
their payments halted during residency through deferment or forbearance processes, but they
continue to accrue interest that is added to their balance.
Click here to read the full Neurosurgery Supports Legislation to Provide Medical Education Debt Relief.
