hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Blocks new federal student loan program rule.
Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) and over 50 cosponsors.
In committee, no House vote yet.
This resolution, introduced by Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT) and more than 50 cosponsors, seeks to disapprove a specific rule from the Department of Education concerning the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. It was submitted on April 9, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce, meaning it is still in the early stages of the legislative process.
Introduced Apr 9, 2026
This bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. For it to become law, it must pass both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President. If it passes, it would prevent the Department of Education rule from taking effect.
If this joint resolution passes and becomes law, a specific rule submitted by the Department of Education regarding the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (referenced as '90 Fed. Reg. 48966 (October 31, 2025)') would not take effect. This means that any changes or updates outlined in that particular rule for federal direct loans would not be implemented, and current regulations would continue to apply to borrowers.
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The provided bill text is a joint resolution for disapproval and does not include arguments or justifications from supporters or critics. There is no accompanying CRS summary to indicate the nature of the debate around the Department of Education rule it targets.