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DemocratBill · H.J.Res. 155· House(119-HJRES-155)

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".

Rep. Courtney
Age: 73 years
Connecticut
Introduced
4/9/2026
Last activity
4/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by
Joe Courtney
Cosponsors
Democrat - 68Republican - 0
Education
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution aims to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Department of Education. The rule in question concerns the "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program." If passed, the resolution would ensure that the rule has no force or effect. It was introduced by Mr. Courtney and several other representatives.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite· 3 of 5

  • Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?-5

    The disapproval of the rule regarding the Federal Direct Loan Program may negatively impact young adults who rely on these federal loans.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-5

    Nullifying rules related to federal student loans can negatively impact low-income households that depend on these programs for educational access.

  • Would students be better off under this?-5

    The resolution targets a rule affecting the Federal Direct Loan Program, which could negatively impact students seeking financial aid.