HJRES 155
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".
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Bill overview
This joint resolution seeks to block the Department of Education’s rule regarding the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. It uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the rule, effectively nullifying its provisions. This action aims to prevent the Department from implementing changes to the federal student loan program as outlined in the proposed rule. The resolution asserts that the disapproved rule will not be enforced.
Key provisions
- Congress disapproves the Department of Education’s rule.
- The rule’s provisions are deemed to have no force or effect.
- The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act.
- It specifically targets a rule concerning the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.
- The rule was published in the Federal Register on October 31, 2025.
Who is affected
- Students receiving federal student loans
- The Department of Education
- Borrowers under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program
Notable changes
- This action prevents the Department of Education from implementing the specified rule.
- It represents a congressional attempt to limit the Department’s authority over the Direct Loan Program.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. J. RES. 155
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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
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That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program
(90 Fed. Reg. 48966 (October 31, 2025)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.