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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".

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).

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
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  1. Floor

    Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  2. Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1678)

  3. Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1660-1661)

  4. Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 41. Record Vote Number: 69.

  5. Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.

  6. Discharge

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  7. Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  8. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5752)

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  9. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

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