S.J.Res. 196: 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 "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
Sponsor
Jeff Merkley
Democrat · OR
What S.J.Res. 196 does
S.J.Res. 196 would overturn a rule from the Department of Education titled "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations". If it became law, the rule would have no force or effect.
SJRES196 Legislative Journey
Failed
Jun 24, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 190. (CR S3193)
Committee Action
Jun 10, 2026
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Committee Action
Jun 4, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
About the Sponsor
Jeff Merkley
Democrat, OR · 17 years in Congress
Committees: the Budget, Joint Committee on Printing, Environment and Public Works
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Cosponsors (8)
This bill has 8 cosponsors: 7 Democrats, 1 Independent. Cosponsors represent 6 states: Maryland, New Mexico, New York, and 3 more.
Committee Sponsors
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
4 of 21 committee members cosponsored
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S.J.Res. 196 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Chamber
- Senate
- Policy
- Education
- Introduced
- Jun 4, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 190. (CR S3193)
Jun 24, 2026
S.J.Res. 196 Bill Text
“Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to “Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations”.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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