Anthony Gonzalez in the Republican primary for the 16th Congressional …

Congress agreed to a rare adjournment until after the 2000 election in this Nov. 1, 2000 file photo. This year, an open congressional seat in the 16th District in Northeast Ohio has drawn three Republican May 8 primary contenders hoping to retain the seat now held by U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci for the GOP.

Kaptur, Fudge bill would create a program that would help students turn school debt into home equity

It was co-sponsored by Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge and 5 others. The bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Federal Housing Finance Agency to create a pilot program for creditworthy student debt holders to transform their student debt into an opportunity to purchase and own a home.