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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 "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".

S. J. RES. 196 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ``Reimagining and Improving Student Education- Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations''.

Introduced Jun 4, 2026

Latest action (Jun 24, 2026) Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 190. (CR S3193)

Referred to
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Policy area
Education
Issues
Education
Legislative subjects (7)
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of EducationGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHigher educationLegislative rules and procedureSenateStudent aid and college costs

Summary
  • Disapproves the Department of Education's "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations" rule published in May 2026.
  • Voids the rule, making it have no legal force or effect if approved by Congress.
  • Uses the Congressional Review Act procedure, which allows Congress to overturn executive branch regulations through joint resolution.

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Sponsor (1)
8 cosponsors

Actions (5)
  1. Jun 24, 2026 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 190. (CR S3193) · senate
  2. Jun 10, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 432. · senate
  3. Jun 10, 2026 Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). · senate
  4. Jun 4, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. · senate
  5. Jun 4, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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  • On the Motion to ProceedMotion to Proceed Rejected
    Senate · Roll call 190 · Jun 25, 2026

    45 Yea · 52 Nay · 3 Not voting

    • Democrats4Yea0Nay
    • Republicans0Yea3Nay
    • Independents1Yea0Nay

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Similar bills (6)

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  • HJRES 189 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations". · Introduced May 21, 2026 · Cong. 119 88%
  • 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". · Introduced May 20, 2026 · Cong. 119 81%
  • SJRES 151 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2023-01: Unfair Billing and Collection Practices After Bankruptcy Discharges of Certain Student Loan Debts". · Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · Cong. 119 76%
  • SJRES 126 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Regulation F); Time-Barred Debt". · Introduced May 13, 2026 · Cong. 119 76%
  • HJRES 155 — 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 Apr 9, 2026 · Cong. 119 74%
  • SJRES 197 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program". · Introduced Jul 14, 2026 · Cong. 119 74%

Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 4, 2026

Mr. Merkley (for himself, Ms. Alsobrooks, Mr. Sanders, and Mr. Schumer) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

June 10, 2026

Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

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 “Reimagining and Improving Student Education- Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations”.

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 “Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations” (91 Fed. Reg. 23768 (May 1, 2026)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Calendar No. 432

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. J. RES. 196

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 “Reimagining and Improving Student Education- Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations”.

June 10, 2026

Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

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