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".
S.J.Res. 182119th Congress

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".

Introduced in the SenateSen. Tim Kaine (D-VA)1 section · 1 min read
Version: Introduced in Senate · Apr 13, 2026

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S.J. Res. 182 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 182

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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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

April 13, 2026

Mr. Kaine (for himself, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Booker, Ms. Alsobrooks, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Coons, Mr. Durbin, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Kim, Mr. King, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Lujan, Mr. Markey, Mr. Merkley, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Reed, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Warren, Mr. Welch, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Schumer, and Mr. Whitehouse) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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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".

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program" (90 Fed. Reg. 48966 (October 31, 2025)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

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