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 "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".
USA119th CongressSJRES-182| Senate
| Updated: 5/20/2026
Tim Kaine
Democratic Senator
Virginia
Cosponsors (33)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This joint resolution seeks to exercise congressional authority to nullify a rule proposed by the Department of Education concerning the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program . Utilizing the process outlined in chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, Congress aims to prevent this specific regulation from being implemented. The resolution explicitly states that the rule, published in the Federal Register on October 31, 2025, will have no force or effect if this measure is adopted. This action represents a legislative check on executive branch rulemaking, specifically targeting federal student loan policies. Its passage would effectively block the Department of Education from enacting the provisions of the disapproved rule related to federal direct loans.
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Bill from Previous Congress
SJRES 118-43A 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 "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program".
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 402.
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S2407)
Education
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of EducationGovernment lending and loan guaranteesStudent aid and college costs
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 "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".
USA119th CongressSJRES-182| Senate
| Updated: 5/20/2026
This joint resolution seeks to exercise congressional authority to nullify a rule proposed by the Department of Education concerning the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program . Utilizing the process outlined in chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, Congress aims to prevent this specific regulation from being implemented. The resolution explicitly states that the rule, published in the Federal Register on October 31, 2025, will have no force or effect if this measure is adopted. This action represents a legislative check on executive branch rulemaking, specifically targeting federal student loan policies. Its passage would effectively block the Department of Education from enacting the provisions of the disapproved rule related to federal direct loans.
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Bill from Previous Congress
SJRES 118-43A 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 "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program".
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 402.
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S2407)
Tim Kaine
Democratic Senator
Virginia
Cosponsors (33)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Education
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of EducationGovernment lending and loan guaranteesStudent aid and college costs