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House resolution seeks to block Department of Education's 'Reimagining and Improving Student Education' loan regulations

Original title: 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".

May 21, 2026

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Last action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.May 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution directly challenges the Department of Education's authority to implement new federal student loan regulations, which could impact how millions of borrowers manage their debt and repayment plans.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Federal student loan borrowers

The resolution could alter the regulatory framework governing their student loan repayment and program eligibility.

Department of Education

The agency's rulemaking authority is being challenged, and its final regulations are subject to potential nullification.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

H.J. Res. 123 initiates a formal process to overturn the Department of Education's final regulations regarding the 'Reimagining and Improving Student Education' (RISE) federal student loan program. If passed, this resolution would nullify the agency's new rules, preventing them from taking effect or remaining in force.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This resolution directly challenges the Department of Education's authority to implement new federal student loan regulations, which could impact how millions of borrowers manage their debt and repayment plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?
It is a formal attempt by Congress to overturn a specific set of federal student loan regulations issued by the Department of Education.
What happens if this resolution passes?
Under the Congressional Review Act, if the resolution is passed by both chambers and signed by the President, the targeted Department of Education rule would be nullified and could not be reissued in substantially the same form.

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Lobbying Activity

60 Plus Association

2026

TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODEENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUNDCOPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARKHEALTH ISSUES

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ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Use of Congressional Review Act

The resolution demonstrates an active attempt to use the Congressional Review Act to bypass standard administrative rulemaking processes for student loan policy.

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on Education and WorkforceThe committee currently reviewing the resolution.Map →
organizationDepartment of EducationThe federal agency that issued the regulations being challenged.Map →

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