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".
- Bill Number
- S.J.Res. 196
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Education
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-24: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 190. (CR S3193)
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-01T14:28:11Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This joint resolution disapproves a final rule issued by the Department of Education titled "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations," published on May 1, 2026. It invokes the Congressional Review Act to prevent the rule from taking effect.
Key Provisions
- Congress formally disapproves the specified Department of Education rule (91 Fed. Reg. 23768).
- The rule is declared to have no force or effect.
- The resolution was introduced in the Senate, referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, discharged by petition under 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the Senate calendar.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The resolution does not amend statutes but uses the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code) to nullify an agency regulation. If enacted, it would block the Department of Education's proposed updates to the Federal Student Loan Program and maintain the regulatory framework in place before the rule's publication.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Prevents the Department of Education from implementing the new regulations on federal student loans.
- Citizens: Affects student loan borrowers by preserving current program rules rather than allowing the changes outlined in the disapproved rule.
- International relations: No direct effects identified in the resolution.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The Department of Education.
- Federal student loan borrowers and applicants.
- Institutions of higher education that participate in federal loan programs.
- Members of Congress exercising oversight authority.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications This measure represents congressional use of the fast-track disapproval process under the Congressional Review Act, which allows lawmakers to overturn agency rules through a joint resolution. Enactment would require approval by both chambers of Congress and the President (or a veto override), reinforcing legislative checks on executive branch rulemaking in the area of student financial aid.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (8)
Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-24: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 190. (CR S3193) (Roll call 190)
- 2026-06-10: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 432.
- 2026-06-10: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- 2026-06-10: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- 2026-06-04: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2026-06-04: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- 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. — issued 2026-06-04 — PDF (2 pages)
- 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. — issued 2026-06-10 — PDF (4 pages)