H.J.Res. 57 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to accountability and State plans under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
H.J.Res. 57 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Feb 1, 2017, sponsored by Todd Rokita with 13 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 1, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Education
- Public law
- Public Law 115-13
What it does
This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Department of Education on November 29, 2016, relating to accountability and state plans under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Todd Rokita (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2017
- Passed the HouseFeb 7, 2017
- Passed the SenateMar 9, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentMar 16, 2017
- Became lawMar 27, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Mar 27, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Mar 9, 2017 · Joint Resolution Passed50–49 - On Passage
House · Feb 7, 2017 · Passed234–190
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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