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HJRES165FEDERALUNKNOWN
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Resolution to Block New Department of Education Sex Discrimination Rule

Original title: HJRES 165: Congress Disapproves Education Department Rule on Sex Discrimination

July 23, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution directly challenges the Department of Education's authority to enforce specific nondiscrimination standards in schools receiving federal funding, potentially impacting how educational institutions manage sex-based discrimination policies.

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Department of Education

The agency's regulatory action is subject to nullification by this resolution.

Educational institutions receiving federal financial assistance

These institutions would no longer be required to comply with the specific provisions of the rule if it is nullified.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 23, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

This resolution seeks to nullify a recent Department of Education rule that updated how schools handle sex-based discrimination. If passed, the rule would be invalidated and prevented from taking effect.

Why It Matters

The resolution directly challenges the Department of Education's authority to enforce specific nondiscrimination standards in schools receiving federal funding, potentially impacting how educational institutions manage sex-based discrimination policies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?
It uses the Congressional Review Act to block a specific Department of Education rule from being implemented.
What happens if this resolution passes?
The Department of Education rule regarding sex discrimination in education programs would be invalidated and cannot be reissued in substantially the same form.

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Use of Congressional Review Act

The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to attempt to bypass the standard rulemaking process by nullifying a recently finalized regulation.

Connected Entities

bill_numberUnited States Codechapter 8 of title 5Map →
bill_numberTitle 5chapter 8Map →
organizationDepartment of Educationsubmitted a rule regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of sexMap →

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