S.J.Res. 56
IntroducedA 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".
Latest Action
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
3/11/2020 • Senate
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).
Introduced in Senate • 9/26/2019
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Sponsor & Cosponsors (43)
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Cosponsors (42)
Bill Journey
Originated in the Senate
Introduced
September 26, 2019
Committee Review
March 10, 2020
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Floor Debate
March 10, 2020
Passed Chamber
Other Chamber
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Enacted into Law