WASHINGTON - Congressman Bruce Westerman released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to reject President Biden's student loan forgiveness program:

"The Biden student loan forgiveness program was clearly unconstitutional, as ruled by the Supreme Court. However, the damage to the American taxpayer has already been done with this unconstitutional action costing the public $482 billion (35% of the deficit) in 2022 alone, according to the CBO. This administration must be held accountable for their unconstitutional actions and should develop a plan to reimburse America."