Timothy Kaine (D-VA)
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 "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".
A Democratic resolution with 31 Democratic cosponsors · See all 33 cosponsors
Last activity — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S2407)
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
Nearly every bill is sent to a committee within days. Introduction alone is not a sign of support, of momentum, or of any likelihood of passing — any member may introduce any bill.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This is a joint resolution introduced in the 119th Congress. It aims to provide congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Department of Education. The rule in question relates to the "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program." If passed, the resolution would ensure that the rule has no force or effect.
Yes
- Scored +1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
By disapproving the Department of Education rule, the resolution prevents the implementation of new regulations related to the Federal Direct Loan Program which could affect federal outlays.
The opposite· 3 of 5
- Scored -1
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The nullification of the Department of Education rule regarding federal student loans could negatively affect young adults relying on these programs.
- Scored -1
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Disapproving rules related to the Direct Loan Program may reduce support or options for low-income households seeking higher education.
- Scored -1
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution's intent to nullify the Department of Education rule may negatively affect students who rely on the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Disapproval of the Department of Education Rule: The resolution seeks to stop the rule regarding the "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program" from taking effect, which would mean the rule has no force or effect.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are listed in the provided text: The text provided is a legislative resolution to disapprove a rule, but it does not contain the details of the underlying Department of Education rule or explain the consequences of stopping it.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Disapproving rules related to the Direct Loan Program may reduce support or options for low-income households seeking higher education. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution's intent to nullify the Department of Education rule may negatively affect students who rely on the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The nullification of the Department of Education rule regarding federal student loans could negatively affect young adults relying on these programs.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — By disapproving the Department of Education rule, the resolution prevents the implementation of new regulations related to the Federal Direct Loan Program which could affect federal outlays.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The disapproval of the Department of Education rule regarding the Direct Loan Program may negatively impact the accessibility or affordability of federal student loans.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution uses congressional oversight to restrict the regulatory authority of the Department of Education.
- 5/20/2026
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S2407)
- 5/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2026
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 402.
- 4/29/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/13/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 26 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
Tammy BaldwinDemocrat · Wisconsin
Michael BennetDemocrat · Colorado
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocrat · Delaware
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Maggie HassanDemocrat · New Hampshire
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey
Ben LujánDemocrat · New Mexico
Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Patty MurrayDemocrat · Washington
Christopher MurphyDemocrat · Connecticut
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
John ReedDemocrat · Rhode Island
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Charles SchumerDemocrat · New York
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts