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". | ChamberLight
Bills · SJRES 182
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 182Department of EducationStudent 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".
This resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to nullify a Department of Education rule regarding the federal student loan program.AI-written
INTRO APR 13· LAST ACTION MAY 20
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tl;dr
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Cancels a specific Department of Education regulation for federal student loans and permanently bans the agency from implementing similar rules in the future.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill is significant because it uses a 'nuclear option' for regulations. When Congress 'disapproves' a rule this way, it doesn't just pause the rule; it kills it and prevents the agency from ever making a similar rule again. This creates a permanent limit on what the Department of Education can do with student loans without asking Congress for permission first. For voters, this represents a major clash over who should control student debt policy: the President's administration or Congress.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Formally disapproves of the Department of Education rule regarding Federal Direct Loans.
This is the core action that strips the regulation of its legal authority.
PROVISION 02
Declares that the rule shall have 'no force or effect.'
This ensures that the rule cannot be enforced by the government even if it was already partially implemented.
PROVISION 03
Invokes Chapter 8 of Title 5 (the Congressional Review Act).
Using this specific law prevents the agency from drafting a 'substantially similar' rule in the future.
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 13, 2026
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 182Department of EducationStudent 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".
This resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to nullify a Department of Education rule regarding the federal student loan program.AI-written
Cancels a specific Department of Education regulation for federal student loans and permanently bans the agency from implementing similar rules in the future.
This bill is significant because it uses a 'nuclear option' for regulations. When Congress 'disapproves' a rule this way, it doesn't just pause the rule; it kills it and prevents the agency from ever making a similar rule again. This creates a permanent limit on what the Department of Education can do with student loans without asking Congress for permission first. For voters, this represents a major clash over who should control student debt policy: the President's administration or Congress.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Formally disapproves of the Department of Education rule regarding Federal Direct Loans.
This is the core action that strips the regulation of its legal authority.
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Declares that the rule shall have 'no force or effect.'
This ensures that the rule cannot be enforced by the government even if it was already partially implemented.
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Invokes Chapter 8 of Title 5 (the Congressional Review Act).
Using this specific law prevents the agency from drafting a 'substantially similar' rule in the future.
GLOSSARY
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Joint Resolution
A type of legislative measure that, if passed by both the House and Senate and signed by the President, has the force of law.
Congressional Disapproval
A process where Congress rejects a regulation issued by a federal agency, effectively canceling it.
Federal Direct Loan Program
The program through which the U.S. government provides loans directly to students and parents for higher education.
Federal Register
The official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations.
Chapter 8 of Title 5
Also known as the Congressional Review Act, this law allows Congress to review and overrule new federal regulations.
ACTION TIMELINE
7 EVENTS
MAY 20
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S2407)
FLOOR
APR 30
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
DISCHARGE
APR 30
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 402.