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

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

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont announced a legislative proposal aimed at protecting Social Security recipients from having their benefits reduced to pay outstanding federal student loan debt. The measure, titled the Stop Social Security Garnishment Act, is being co-sponsored by Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey of Massachusetts. Sanders said he would formally introduce the bill when the Senate reconvenes next month. According to fe…