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".

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Congressional Summary of SJRES 56

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).

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Current Status of Bill SJRES 56

Bill SJRES 56 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 26, 2019. Bill SJRES 56 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on September 26, 2019. Bill SJRES 56's most recent activity was Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. as of March 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 56

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 56

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Education

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Education

- Educational facilities and institutions

- Government lending and loan guarantees

- Higher education

- Student aid and college costs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 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".