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 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).
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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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 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).
What just happenedJun 26, 2020
The 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.
Who’s behind it
- Received in SenateJan 21, 2020
- Engrossed in HouseJan 16, 2020
- Introduced in HouseSep 26, 2019
- Jun 26, 2020FloorH8D000
The 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.
- Jun 26, 2020VetoH43410
On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 238 - 173 (Roll no. 120).
- Jun 26, 2020Veto33000
Failed of passage in House over veto: On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 238 - 173 (Roll no. 120).
- Jun 26, 2020FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the question of passage of H.J. Res. 76, the objections of the President to the contrary, notwithstanding.
- Jun 26, 2020VetoH40300
Pursuant to the order of the House of June 18, 2020, the Chair announced that the unfinished business was the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.J. Res. 76. (consideration: CR H2548-2555)
- Jun 18, 2020FloorH8D000
The Chair announced that without objection, nothwithstanding section 3 of H.Res. 981, further consideration of the veto message and the joint resolution, H.J. Res. 76, is postponed until legislative day of June 26, 2020, and on that legislative day, the House shall proceed to the constitutional question of reconsideration and dispose of such question without intervening motion.
- Jun 1, 2020FloorH8D000
The Chair announced that without objection, further consideration of the veto message and the joint resolution, H.J. Res. 76, would be postponed until the legislative day of July 1, 2020.
- Jun 1, 2020FloorH8D000
The Chair announced that the objections of the President to H.J. Res. 76 would be spread at large upon the Journal and the veto message would be printed as a House document (116-131).
- Jun 1, 2020FloorH8D000
The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (text: CR H2361-2362)
- May 29, 2020President
Vetoed by President.
- May 29, 2020President31000
Vetoed by President.
- May 22, 2020FloorH8D000
Without objection, if a veto message on H.J. Res. 76 is laid before the House, then after the message is read and the objections of the President are spread at large upon the Journal, further consideration of the veto message and the joint resolution shall be postponed until the legislative day of Thursday May 28, 2020; and that on that legislative day, the House shall proceed to the constitutional question of reconsideration and dispose of such question without intervening motion.
- May 19, 2020Floor
Presented to President.
- May 19, 2020President28000
Presented to President.
- Mar 11, 2020Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Mar 11, 2020Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 42. Record Vote Number: 70. (consideration: CR S1685)
- Mar 11, 2020Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 42. Record Vote Number: 70.
- Jan 21, 2020IntroReferral
Received in the Senate, read twice.
- Jan 16, 2020FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jan 16, 2020FloorH37100
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 180 (Roll no. 22). (text: CR H305)
- Jan 16, 2020Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 180 (Roll no. 22).
- Jan 16, 2020FloorH35000
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Jan 16, 2020FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.J. Res. 76.
- Jan 16, 2020FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 76.
- Jan 16, 2020FloorH8D000
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1230 and H.J. Res. 76 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
- Jan 16, 2020FloorH30000
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 790. (consideration: CR H305-315)
- Jan 14, 2020FloorH1L220
Rule H. Res. 790 passed House.
- Jan 13, 2020FloorH1L210
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 790 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1230 and H.J. Res. 76 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
- Sep 26, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Sep 26, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 26, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House
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 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).
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).