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HJRES 41

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Postsecondary Student Success Grant".

119th Congress Introduced by Andrew Clyde

Disapprove the Department of Education's Postsecondary Student Success Grant rule under the CRA, nullifying it and blocking its effect unless Congress acts.

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Bill Summary · HJRES 41

Summary: HJRES 41 – Disapproval of Department of Education Rule on Postseconday Student Success Grant

Overview

HJRES 41 is a joint resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that uses the Congressional Review Act (CRA) mechanism to disapprove a Department of Education rule related to the Postsecondary Student Success Grant. If enacted, the resolution would have the effect of nullifying the rule and preventing it from taking effect.

What the bill would do

  • Disapprove the Department of Education’s rule relating to the Postsecondary Student Success Grant published at 89 Federal Register 48517 on June 7, 2024.
  • State that the rule shall have no force or effect.
  • Rely on the CRA process (chapter 8 of title 5, U.S.C.) to remove the rule from effect, subject to the standard congressional approval process (passage by both chambers and enactment/signature into law).

Background on the rule

  • Rule: Department of Education rule concerning the Postsecondary Student Success Grant.
  • Citation: 89 Fed. Reg. 48517 (June 7, 2024).
  • Nature: A federal rule proposed/published by the Department of Education that would govern the implementation of the Postsecondary Student Success Grant program.

How the Congressional Review Act process applies

  • Under the CRA, Congress can disapprove federal agency rules through joint resolutions of disapproval.
  • If a joint resolution of disapproval becomes law, the challenged rule is void and has no legal effect.
  • If Congress fails to enact the resolution or the President vetoes it, the rule remains in effect (subject to any other legal challenges or changes).

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduced: February 12, 2025.
  • Sponsor: Rep. Andrew S. Clyde (primary).
  • Current status: Introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Next steps: The committee could hold hearings or amendments, then move to floor for a vote in the House. If passed by both chambers and signed by the President, the rule would be nullified.

Potential impact

  • If enacted, the DOE rule regarding the Postsecondary Student Success Grant would be blocked and would not take effect.
  • The Department would be constrained to existing policies or other statutory authorities for administering any related student aid programs.
  • Affects: Department of Education, educational institutions, and students intended to be affected by the Postsecondary Student Success Grant, as the rule’s provisions would not be enforceable.

Key factual details

  • Bill type: Joint resolution of disapproval (CRA mechanism) under 5 U.S.C. Chapter 8.
  • Primary objective: nullify the DOE rule on the Postsecondary Student Success Grant.
  • Status: Introduced in the House (Feb. 12, 2025); referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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