# 119-hr-6711: SPELL Act

119-hr-6711, SPELL Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-16).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-6711
- Congress: 119
- Title: SPELL Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-16

## Summary

**Would expand teacher loan forgiveness and cancellation eligibility to include teachers of English learners and bilingual or dual language immersion programs.** The bill adds a new definition of eligible teacher so those whose primary job is teaching English learners or bilingual/dual language students can qualify for federal teacher loan relief if certified by their school or agency leader.

## Provisions PRIA read

- More loan relief for bilingual teachers: benefit, high. If enacted, this bill would let more elementary and secondary teachers get federal student loan forgiveness or cancellation. You would qualify if your main job is teaching English learners or if you are a bilingual or dual language immersion teacher. You would still need to meet the usual service a…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-4714: End Polluter Welfare Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-6711 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6711)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-4714: End Polluter Welfare Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4714)
- [119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5658)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6711 (as of 2026-10-16).