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Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Education to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the reduction in force and other downsizing measures at the Department of Education.

House

Requests the President and directs the Education Department to send the House documents about planned closure, workforce cuts, and related staffing decisions at the Department of Education

Latest action: Tue Apr 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds FY2026 programs and agencies in Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies, while setting conditions and restrictions on how appropriated money may be used

Latest action: Thu Sep 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution expressing support for the local public K-12 schools of the United States and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.

Senate

Expresses support for federal investment in local public K-12 schools and condemns actions to defund public education or weaken the Department of Education

Latest action: Mon Mar 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Expressing support for the Nation's local public K-12 schools and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.

House

Expresses support for federal investment in local public K-12 schools and rejects efforts to defund public education or dismantle the Department of Education

Latest action: Tue Feb 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Senate

Appropriate FY2026 funding for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, related agencies, and rules on fund use

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

States’ Education Reclamation Act of 2025

House

Abolishes the Department of Education, repeals its programs, and shifts education funding and selected program administration to states and other federal agencies

Latest action: Mon Jan 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To abolish the Department of Education and to provide funding directly to States for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes.

House

Abolish the Department of Education and direct elementary and secondary education funding to states

Latest action: Mon Apr 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To expand the definition of institution of higher education in the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to certain graduate medical schools located outside of the United States.

House

Expand the Higher Education Act definition of institution of higher education to include certain graduate medical schools located outside the United States

Latest action: Tue Apr 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Supporting the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the enactment of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to expanding access to higher education for all Americans.

House

Expresses House support for commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and reaffirming commitment to expanding access to higher education

Latest action: Wed Dec 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to State educational agencies to carry out wellness programs for school personnel, and for other purposes.

House

Authorize Education Department grants to state educational agencies for wellness programs for school personnel under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act

Latest action: Thu May 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on November 29, 2025, and recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with disabilities.

House

Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and honors its impact on educating children with disabilities

Latest action: Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.

Senate

Designates the week of October 5 through October 11, 2025, as Religious Education Week to celebrate religious education in the United States

Latest action: Tue Sep 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

Senate

Establishes a federal education initiative to strengthen mathematical and statistical modeling instruction

Latest action: Fri Mar 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

House

Requires the National Science Foundation to expand elementary and secondary mathematical and statistical modeling education through research awards and a national study

Latest action: Tue Mar 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on November 29, 2025, and recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with disabilities.

Senate

Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and recognizes its transformative impact on educating children with disabilities

Latest action: Thu Dec 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education from requiring ideological oaths or similar statements, and for other purposes.

House

Prohibit colleges receiving federal student aid from requiring ideological oaths or statements on race or diversity views from students, workers, contractors, and applicants

Latest action: Tue Feb 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".

House

Disapproves the Department of Education rule on Federal Student Loan Program final regulations under the Congressional Review Act

Latest action: Thu May 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on November 29, 2025, and recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with learning disabilities.

Senate

Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and recognizes its transformative impact on educating children with learning disabilities

Latest action: Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Native American Education Opportunity Act

House

Require federal funding for tribal education savings account programs and authorize Bureau of Indian Education charter schools for tribal students

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act

House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.

Latest action: Wed Jul 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to authorize the Secretary of Education to extend paperwork reduction waivers, and for other purposes.

House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Latest action: Tue Jun 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".

Senate

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 190. (CR S3193)

Latest action: Wed Jun 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Less Bureaucracy, Better K–12 Education Act

House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.

Latest action: Wed Jul 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Arts Education for All Act

House

Expands arts education and programming across child care, K-12 schools, juvenile justice programs, and adult reentry services

Latest action: Mon Mar 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into arrangements with institutions of higher education to provide dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students enrolled in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity, and for other purposes.

House

Authorize the Defense Department to partner with colleges for dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students in Department of Defense Education Activity schools

Latest action: Tue Jun 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Ensuring Distance Education Act

House

Allows for-profit colleges to count distance education revenue as nonfederal revenue under the higher education 90/10 rule

Latest action: Mon Feb 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act

House

Revises federal student loan and higher education accreditation rules by consolidating loans, ending loan forgiveness, expanding aid eligibility for certain accredited programs, and imposing institutional reporting and default rate penalties

Latest action: Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act

Senate

Revises federal student loan and higher education accreditation rules by consolidating loan programs, ending loan forgiveness, expanding aid eligibility for certain accredited postsecondary programs, and imposing college reporting and default rate penalties

Latest action: Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act

House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.

Latest action: Wed Jul 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to require public institutions of higher education that receive grants under the Medical Student Education program to include training for medical students relating to menopause in the curriculums of such institutions, and for other purposes.

House

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to require menopause training in medical school curricula at certain public institutions receiving Medical Student Education grants

Latest action: Thu Jun 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers"; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1048) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements relating to foreign gifts and contracts, to prohibit contracts between institutions of higher education and certain foreign entities and countries of concern, and for other purposes.

House

Sets the terms for House consideration of two Congressional Review Act disapproval joint resolutions on Department of Energy refrigeration standards and a higher education foreign gifts and contracts bill

Latest action: Tue Mar 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".

Senate

Designates March 7, 2025, as National Speech and Debate Education Day to recognize speech and debate education

Latest action: Fri Feb 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act

House

Require schools receiving federal education funds to inform parents of their rights to obtain information about foreign government or foreign entity of concern influence in K-12 schools

Latest action: Thu Dec 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of educational opportunities for all women and girls.

House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Latest action: Wed Jun 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of educational opportunities for all women and girls.

Senate

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3061)

Latest action: Tue Jun 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026

House

Prohibit antisemitism in education through amended legislation reported by committee for further House consideration

Latest action: Thu Aug 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Veteran Education Empowerment Act

House

Expand veterans education opportunities through education and workforce policies under the Veteran Education Empowerment Act

Latest action: Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.

House

Sets the terms for House consideration of four bills covering agriculture appropriations, child care funding compliance, FAFSA identity fraud screening, and TANF program integrity

Latest action: Wed Jun 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes.

House

Reauthorizes health professions education programs to continue federal support and related activities

Latest action: Wed Sep 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act

House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.

Latest action: Wed Jul 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)