H.J.Res. 76, 116th Congress
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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Jun 26, 2020The 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.
CRS summary
As of Mar 11, 2020Passed Senate
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).
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Roll-call votes
3 on record| Date | Chamber | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2020 | House | Passage, Objections of the President Not Withstanding | Failed (238–173) |
| Mar 11, 2020 | Senate | On the Joint Resolution | Joint Resolution Passed (53–42) |
| Jan 16, 2020 | House | On Passage | Passed (231–180) |
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