H.J.Res. 58 · 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 teacher preparation issues.
H.J.Res. 58 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Feb 1, 2017, sponsored by Brett Guthrie 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 115-14
What it does
This joint resolution nullifies the "Teacher Preparation Issues" rule finalized by the Department of Education on October 31, 2016. The rule implements requirements related to assessing the quality of teacher preparation programs under title II (Teacher Quality Enhancement) of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brett Guthrie (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2017
- Passed the HouseFeb 7, 2017
- Passed the SenateMar 8, 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 8, 2017 · Joint Resolution Passed59–40 - On Passage
House · Feb 7, 2017 · Passed240–181
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
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