S.J.Res. 56 — 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 "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability". | PoliFocus

S.J.Res. 56116th Congress

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 "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability".

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Education

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Summary

This joint resolution nullifies a rule issued by the Department of Education (ED) on September 23, 2019. The rule revised the process for a student loan borrower to obtain a discharge from a student loan if an institution of higher education misrepresented a material fact. Among other requirements, the 2019 rule requires each borrower to apply to ED for a defense to repayment. However, under the previous 2016 rule, an application could be submitted on behalf of an entire group (e.g., veterans).

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H.J.Res. 76Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability".
2020-06-26The Chair announced that the bill and accompanying veto message were referred to the Committee on Education and Labor. The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
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Legislative Actions

2019-09-26
Introduced in Senate
2019-09-26
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5752)
2020-03-10
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
2020-03-10
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
2020-03-10
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.
2020-03-10
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 41. Record Vote Number: 69.
Roll Call #69 (Senate)
2020-03-10
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1660-1661)
2020-03-11
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1678)
2020-03-11
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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