SJRES 182
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".
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Bill overview
This joint resolution seeks to overturn a rule issued by the Department of Education regarding the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program. It uses a process called congressional disapproval, outlined in U.S. Code, to invalidate the rule. The resolution asserts that Congress does not support the Department’s rule and that it should be considered null and void.
Key provisions
- Congress disapproves of the Department of Education’s rule.
- The rule regarding the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program is invalidated.
- The rule will have no legal effect.
- This action utilizes the congressional disapproval process under Title 5 of the U.S. Code.
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 resolution directly challenges a regulation issued by the Department of Education.
- It represents an attempt to limit the Department’s authority over federal student loan programs.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
S. J. RES. 182
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
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.