119th (2025–2027)
S.J.Res. 182
This joint resolution would overturn a Department of Education rule regarding the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program that was published in October 2025. The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to disapprove and nullify federal agency regulations within a certain timeframe after they are issued. If passed by both chambers of Congress, this would prevent the Education Department's rule from taking effect and bar the agency from issuing substantially similar rules in the future. The resolution is sponsored by Senator Kaine and 32 other Democratic senators, and it affects anyone involved in the federal student loan system, including borrowers, loan servicers, and educational institutions. Without seeing the specific rule being challenged, the resolution's impact on student loan terms, repayment options, or program administration cannot be determined from this text alone.