# 119-hjres-155: 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".

119-hjres-155, 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"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (D-CT); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hjres-155
- Congress: 119
- 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 "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-09
- Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (D-CT)
- Cosponsors: 68
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Nullifies a Department of Education rule for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.** The resolution declares that the specified Education Department rule shall have no force or effect.

## Cosponsors (68)

- Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (D-NC), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] (D-CA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] (D-GA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] (D-PA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13] (D-IL), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5] (D-OR), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (D-FL), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] (D-MN), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] (D-CA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] (D-TX), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3] (D-MD), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D-CA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-PA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] (D-CA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] (D-OH), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12] (D-PA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6] (D-GA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] (D-CA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2] (D-MD), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-MA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] (D-IL), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] (D-CA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14] (D-CA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] (D-CA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] (D-CA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] (D-VA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] (D-MN), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29] (D-CA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] (D-WI), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16] (D-NY), 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ), 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10] (D-FL), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] (D-CO), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] (D-MN), 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1] (D-RI), 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] (D-CA), 2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2763: American Family Act

## Sources
- [119-hjres-155 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/155)

## Related
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [119-hr-2763: American Family Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2763)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hjres-155 (as of 2026-09-21).