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 "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
USA119th CongressSJRES-196| Senate
| Updated: 6/25/2026
Jeff Merkley
Democratic Senator
Oregon
Cosponsors (8)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This joint resolution aims to exercise congressional authority under the Congressional Review Act to reject a specific rule recently issued by the Department of Education. The targeted rule is titled "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations," which was published on May 1, 2026. The resolution explicitly states that Congress disapproves of this rule, thereby preventing it from having any legal force or effect. By passing this measure, Congress would effectively nullify the Department's new regulations pertaining to federal student loan programs. This action represents a legislative challenge to executive branch rulemaking, designed to block the implementation of these particular changes to student loan policies.
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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. 432.
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 Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 190. (CR S3193)
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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of EducationGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHigher educationLegislative rules and procedureSenateStudent 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 "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
USA119th CongressSJRES-196| Senate
| Updated: 6/25/2026
This joint resolution aims to exercise congressional authority under the Congressional Review Act to reject a specific rule recently issued by the Department of Education. The targeted rule is titled "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations," which was published on May 1, 2026. The resolution explicitly states that Congress disapproves of this rule, thereby preventing it from having any legal force or effect. By passing this measure, Congress would effectively nullify the Department's new regulations pertaining to federal student loan programs. This action represents a legislative challenge to executive branch rulemaking, designed to block the implementation of these particular changes to student loan policies.
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Timeline
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. 432.
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 Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 190. (CR S3193)
View VoteJeff Merkley
Democratic Senator
Oregon
Cosponsors (8)
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 guaranteesHigher educationLegislative rules and procedureSenateStudent aid and college costs