Austin News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) have introduced the No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act, a new legislation aimed at preventing any rioter or violent protestor on college campuses convicted of a crime from having their student loans forgiven. The bill is a response to the ongoing antisemitic protests that are spreading on college campuses across the United States.

In a statement regarding the bill, Sen. Cruz emphasized the need for accountability, stating, "Students who have been convicted of a crime for engaging in the vicious riots on college campuses across the country should be held accountable for their actions. It’s innately un-American for taxpayers to be paying off their federal student loan debts when they have caused chaos and committed crimes on college campuses because they support Hamas terrorists."

Joining Sens. Cruz and Cotton in introducing the legislation are several other senators, including Marsha Blackburn, Katie Britt, and Mitt Romney, among others. Additionally, Congressman Brandon Williams from New York-22 is leading companion legislation in the House.

The No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act is a significant step towards addressing the issue of violence and criminal behavior on college campuses, particularly in the context of recent antisemitic protests. The legislation aims to ensure that individuals responsible for such actions face the consequences without the possibility of student loan forgiveness.