Senate moves to void Education Dept. direct loan rule
Floor activityS.J.Res. 182Latest action
Sponsor: Tim Kaine · Senator · VA
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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".
119th Congress
Topics: Education
Introduced:
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Congress is voting to cancel a federal student loan rule published October 31, 2025, erasing it as if it never existed.
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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 , 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.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 13, 2026
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · May 20, 2026
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: the Senate has not agreed to take it up. The last motion to do so failed. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S2407)