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HJRES155Referred to Committee

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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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-04-09
Introduced
64
Cosponsors
HJRES
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Type

Sponsor

Joe Courtney
Joe Courtney
Democrat · CT · Representative

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-04-09

Bill Summary

Congress is considering blocking a new Department of Education rule about federal student loans, which would overturn the rule if approved. The rule affects millions of students and borrowers who use federal Direct Loans to pay for college. This is a procedural vote that would prevent the Education Department's changes from taking effect.

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Education
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