US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

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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".

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Overview

This joint resolution seeks to overturn a final rule issued by the Department of Education regarding changes to federal student loan programs. It utilizes the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the rule, effectively preventing the Department of Education from implementing the proposed changes. The resolution aims to restore previous policies related to student education and federal student loan programs. Congress is asserting its authority to review and potentially reject agency regulations.

Key provisions

Congress disapproves the Department of Education’s final rule.
The rule is declared to have no force or effect.
The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act.
It specifically targets the ‘Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations’.
The resolution aims to undo changes to federal student loan programs.

Who is affected

Students
Federal Student Loan Borrowers
The Department of Education
Federal Student Loan Program Participants

Notable changes

The rule changes impact the implementation of federal student loan programs.
This action seeks to reverse recent Department of Education regulations.

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Jun 4, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Jun 4, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Jun 10, 2026Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 432.

Jun 10, 2026Senate

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

Jun 10, 2026

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

Jun 24, 2026Senate

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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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".

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