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Congressional Debate: Vehicle Emissions, University Funding, and Student Loan Repayment

This document outlines the rules for considering three important bills in the House of Representatives. These bills concern prohibiting new vehicle emission regulations, increasing transparency of foreign gifts to universities, and potentially disapproving changes to federal student loan repayment programs. Citizens should pay attention to the potential impact on vehicle costs, educational access, and their student loan repayment terms.
Key points
Potential blocking of new car emission rules, which could affect vehicle prices and air quality.
Increased scrutiny of foreign gifts to universities, potentially impacting higher education funding.
Vote on disapproving changes to student loan repayment programs, directly affecting monthly payments for many students and graduates.
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VOTING RESULTS
2023-12-05
51%
For 213
Against 201
Abstain 0
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Adopted
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_906
Sponsor: Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
Process start date: 2023-12-04
Voting date: 2023-12-05
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 693
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4468) to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule with respect to emissions from vehicles, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5933) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require additional information in disclosures of foreign gifts and contracts from foreign sources, restrict contracts with certain foreign entities and foreign countries of concern, require certain staff and faculty to report foreign gifts and contracts, and require disclosure of certain foreign investments within endowments; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 88) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_906.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Potential blocking of new car emission rules, which could affect vehicle prices and air quality.
  • Increased scrutiny of foreign gifts to universities, potentially impacting higher education funding.
  • Vote on disapproving changes to student loan repayment programs, directly affecting monthly payments for many students and graduates.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 201 (Roll no. 693). (text: CR H6120)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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