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Overturns a Department of Education rule on the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, declaring that the rule has no force or effect.

Official title: 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".

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote
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Senate
Introduced 13-APR-2026
Referred 13-APR-2026
On the calendar 30-APR-2026
Key points
  • Disapproves the Department of Education rule relating to the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program, published at 90 Fed. Reg. 48966 (October 31, 2025)
  • States that the rule shall have no force or effect
  • Is a joint resolution under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to disapprove federal agency rules
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Committee referrals (1) Policy area

Education

Sponsor Tim Kaine (D-VA) Cosponsors · 33
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