What This Bill Does
This joint resolution would overturn the Department of Education’s final regulations on the federal student loan program under the Congressional Review Act. If enacted, it would stop those rules from taking effect and prevent a substantially similar rule from being issued without new authorization.
The measure matters because federal student loan rules affect repayment terms, borrower protections, and how the Education Department administers loans for millions of students and graduates. A disapproval resolution can quickly change the rules governing monthly payments, forgiveness pathways, and servicing requirements, which can affect borrowers, colleges, and loan servicers nationwide.
Who This Bill Affects
For the general public, this bill would matter most to federal student loan borrowers and anyone planning to borrow for college. It would likely preserve or restore the prior student-loan regulatory framework rather than the Education Department’s newer rules, affecting repayment options, servicing practices, and borrower protections.
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May 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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