Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability".
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This joint resolution nullifies a rule issued by the Department of Education (ED) on September 23, 2019. The rule revised the process for a student loan borrower to obtain a discharge from a student loan if an institution of education misrepresented a material fact. Among other requirements, the 2019 rule requires each borrower to apply to ED for a defense to repayment. However, under the previous 2016 rule, an application could be submitted on behalf of an entire group (e.g., veterans).
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SJRES-56: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability".Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1678)
On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 238 - 173 (Roll no. 120).
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View votePursuant to the order of the House of June 18, 2020, the Chair announced that the unfinished business was the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.J. Res. 76. (consideration: CR H2548-2555)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the question of passage of H.J. Res. 76, the objections of the President to the contrary, notwithstanding.
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The Chair announced that the bill and accompanying veto message were referred to the Committee on Education and Labor. The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
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