S.J.Res. 182In committeeEducation
Senate moves to void Education Dept. direct loan rule
Data as of July 11, 2026
Congress is voting to cancel a federal student loan rule published October 31, 2025, erasing it as if it never existed.35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This resolution cancels a rule the Department of Education published on October 31, 2025, about the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan program. If it passes both chambers and is signed into law, that rule would have no legal effect and would be treated as if it never existed.
Who does it affect?
Anyone currently repaying, applying for, or managing federal Direct Loans would be affected, since the cancelled rule would no longer apply to them.
Why does it matter?
The rule would be fully erased, so any changes it was set to make to the Direct Loan program would not take place.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- Senate vote
- House
- President's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
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:
- April 13, 2026
- Latest action:
- April 13, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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