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DemocratBill · S.J.Res. 182· Senate(119-SJRES-182)

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".

Rep. Kaine
Age: 68 years
Virginia
Introduced
4/13/2026
Last activity
5/20/2026 — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S2407)
Sponsored by
Timothy Kaine
Cosponsors
Democrat - 31Republican - 0
Education
  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This is a joint resolution introduced in the 119th Congress. It aims to provide congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Department of Education. The rule in question relates to the "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program." If passed, the resolution would ensure that the rule has no force or effect.

Yes

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1

    By disapproving the Department of Education rule, the resolution prevents the implementation of new regulations related to the Federal Direct Loan Program which could affect federal outlays.

The opposite· 3 of 5

  • Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?-1

    The nullification of the Department of Education rule regarding federal student loans could negatively affect young adults relying on these programs.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-1

    Disapproving rules related to the Direct Loan Program may reduce support or options for low-income households seeking higher education.

  • Would students be better off under this?-1

    The resolution's intent to nullify the Department of Education rule may negatively affect students who rely on the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.