Senator Marsha Blackburn introduced the Federal Loan Systems Modernization Act to create a government-wide shared services lending platform known as 'Lending.gov.' The platform aims to provide a single, modern front door for borrowers and a standardized set of back-end loan management capabilities for participating agencies while preserving each agency’s program authorities.
Advance and support legislation to modernize federal credit programs by creating a government-wide shared services lending platform ('Lending.gov') to provide a single, modern front door for borrowers and standardized loan management capabilities for federal agencies.
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The bill introduced by Senator Blackburn and her colleagues authorizes the creation of 'Lending.gov' as a shared services platform to provide a single source of access to loans provided by federal agencies. The platform aims to modernize federal credit programs by reducing costs, preventing fraud, increasing the speed of origination, improving transparency, and enhancing customer experience.
“Tennesseans, small businesses, and families across the country deserve a simple process that makes accessing federal loans easier,” said Sen. Blackburn. “The Federal Loan Systems Modernization Act would streamline the process for borrowers and federal agencies, replacing the confusing patchwork of loan programs that frustrates Americans every day. It would also stop waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars.”
As of April 10, 2026, H.R.7789 has been referred to the House Committee on Financial Services and awaits further action.
As of April 10, 2026, S.3980 has been referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and awaits further action.
Evidence
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On March 6, 2026, Senator Marsha Blackburn, along with Senator Maggie Hassan and Representatives Brad Finstad and Raja Krishnamoorthi, introduced the Federal Loan Systems Modernization Act of 2026. This bipartisan legislation aims to create 'Lending.gov,' a government-wide shared services lending platform designed to provide a single, modern front door for borrowers and standardized loan management capabilities for federal agencies.
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The bill introduced by Senator Blackburn and her colleagues authorizes the creation of 'Lending.gov' as a shared services platform to provide a single source of access to loans provided by federal agencies. The platform aims to modernize federal credit programs by reducing costs, preventing fraud, increasing the speed of origination, improving transparency, and enhancing customer experience.
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On March 4, 2026, Senator Marsha Blackburn, along with Senator Maggie Hassan, introduced S.3980, the Federal Loan Systems Modernization Act of 2026, to establish 'Lending.gov' as a shared services platform for federal credit programs.
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On March 6, 2026, Representatives Brad Finstad and Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced H.R.7789, the companion bill to S.3980, aiming to establish 'Lending.gov' as a shared services platform for federal credit programs.
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As of April 10, 2026, S.3980 has been referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and awaits further action.
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As of April 10, 2026, H.R.7789 has been referred to the House Committee on Financial Services and awaits further action.
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Last Action Date Listed March 4, 2026
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Sponsors Marsha Blackburn(TN)
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which shall be known as ``Lending.gov''
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Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act
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which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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introduced the Federal Loan Systems Modernization Act to create a government-wide shared services lending platform known as “Lending.gov.”
Assessments
Blackburn materially advanced the promise by co-introducing S.3980, the Federal Loan Systems Modernization Act of 2026, with a House companion to create Lending.gov. But as of April 10, 2026, both bills were still in committee and no government-wide Lending.gov platform had been enacted or implemented. In federal office-context terms, this is a serious same-term legislative effort without a completed outcome yet, so it is not delivered but remains unresolved rather than failed.
Senator Marsha Blackburn made a clear campaign promise to advance and support legislation to create a government-wide shared services lending platform ('Lending.gov'). Multiple pieces of evidence confirm that she co-introduced the Federal Loan Systems Modernization Act of 2026 (S.3980) with bipartisan support, and companion legislation was introduced in the House (H.R.7789). As of April 2026, both bills remain under committee consideration and have not advanced to become law or to implementation. This demonstrates significant legislative effort and strong follow-through on the part of the candidate, but the outcome is not yet fully realized since 'Lending.gov' has not been established. Thus, the promise is partially fulfilled, reflecting substantial effort but pending final delivery.
Senator Blackburn fulfilled her promise to advance and support legislation to create 'Lending.gov' by introducing and co-sponsoring the relevant bill during her term. However, there is no evidence provided that the legislation was enacted or that the platform was established. Legislative effort is clear and serious, but the core outcome (modernization of federal credit programs through an operational 'Lending.gov') was not delivered.