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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

Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026

House

Establishes a commission to advance restorative justice in elementary and secondary education through federal review and recommendations

Latest action: Thu Apr 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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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

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional activities, resources, and data collection with respect to English learners, and for other purposes.

House

Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to add activities, resources, and data collection for English learners in schools

Latest action: Tue Sep 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes.

Senate

Amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to move impact aid closer to full federal funding for eligible school districts

Latest action: Fri Sep 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor’s gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

House

Approves House consideration of five specified measures, including agriculture, parental consent in schools, the budget resolution, military grave marker corrections, and ethanol waiver legislation

Latest action: Wed Apr 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace, elementary, secondary, and higher education systems, government programs, the military, and our society.

House

Expresses that diversity equity inclusion and accessibility are core national values and emphasizes continued action against discrimination and inequality across education government the military and workplaces

Latest action: Thu Jul 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Keep Our PACT Act

Senate

Extends funding through FY2035 for key elementary and secondary education grants, including permanent reauthorization of special education grants for children with disabilities

Latest action: Thu Jan 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Stop the Sexualization of Children Act

House

Prohibits using federal elementary and secondary education funds for programs or materials for minors that include sexually oriented content, while exempting certain science, religion, literature, art, and anti trafficking instruction

Latest action: Thu Jul 02 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Black History Matters Act

House

Directs the National Museum of African American History and Culture to study and report on Black history education in public elementary and secondary schools

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Expanding Access to High-Impact Tutoring Act of 2025

House

Directs the Department of Education to fund and oversee high-impact tutoring programs in elementary and secondary schools through state and local education agencies

Latest action: Fri Jan 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act

House

Directs the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to study and report on Holocaust education requirements, standards, and instructional materials in public elementary and secondary schools

Latest action: Tue Jan 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act

Senate

Directs the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to study and report on Holocaust education requirements, standards, and instructional materials in public elementary and secondary schools

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act

House

Requires certain public elementary and middle schools to get parental consent before changing a minor student's gender markers pronouns preferred name or sex-based accommodations

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

Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 51st annual "National Catholic Schools Week".

House

Expresses support for National Catholic Schools Week and recognizes the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States

Latest action: Tue Jan 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025

House

Requires the Department of Homeland Security to create and update a national strategy to protect elementary and secondary schools from terrorism and brief Congress on it through 2033

Latest action: Thu Nov 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 51st annual National Catholic Schools Week.

Senate

Expresses support for National Catholic Schools Week and recognizes the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States

Latest action: Wed Jan 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

CIVICS Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes the CIVICS Act of 2025 to advance civics education through a new federal initiative

Latest action: Thu Mar 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Say No to Indoctrination Act

House

Prohibits federally funded schools from requiring or promoting ideological instruction under the Say No to Indoctrination Act

Latest action: Tue Jan 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".

Senate

Designates February 24 through February 28, 2025, as Public Schools Week to recognize public schools

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

Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 26 through February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week".

House

Expresses support for designating January 26 through February 1 2025 as National School Choice Week

Latest action: Thu Jan 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Literacy Month".

Senate

Designates September 2025 as National Literacy Month to recognize literacy and reading education

Latest action: Tue Sep 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating the week of January 26 through February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week".

Senate

Designates January 26 through February 1, 2025, as National School Choice Week in recognition of school choice

Latest action: Wed Jan 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Home School Graduation Recognition Act

Senate

Clarifies that students who complete state-recognized home school secondary education qualify as high school graduates for federal student aid eligibility

Latest action: Wed Mar 11 2026 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

Home School Graduation Recognition Act

House

Clarifies that students who finish secondary education through a state-recognized home school are treated as high school graduates for federal student aid eligibility

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

ALYSSA Act

House

Requires local educational agencies receiving federal K-12 funds to equip each served school with at least one silent panic alarm for school security emergencies

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

Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning March 2, 2025, as "School Social Work Week".

House

Expresses support for designating the week beginning March 2, 2025, as School Social Work Week

Latest action: Wed Mar 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating October 2025 as "National Principals Month".

Senate

Designates October 2025 as National Principals Month to recognize school principals and their contributions to education

Latest action: Wed Dec 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act

House

Requires local educational agencies to give parents direct notice and obtain written consent before students take part in school privacy related surveys screenings or information collection activities

Latest action: Tue Feb 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 52nd annual National Catholic Schools Week.

Senate

Recognizes the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrates the 52nd annual National Catholic Schools Week

Latest action: Thu Jan 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

Senate

Recognizes the roles and contributions of teachers in strengthening the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States

Latest action: Thu May 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution supporting after-school programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 23, 2025.

Senate

Expresses support for Lights On Afterschool, the October 23, 2025 national celebration of after-school programs

Latest action: Wed Dec 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Crucial Communism Teaching Act

Senate

Directs the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to create high school civic education and oral history materials on communism and totalitarianism in conflict with U.S. democratic principles

Latest action: Wed Mar 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

SCHOOL Act of 2025

House

Allows certain federal K through 12 education funds to follow students to the public private or home school they attend including remote learning settings

Latest action: Fri Mar 21 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

Teacher and School Leader Quality Partnership Grants Act

House

Reauthorizes and expands Teacher Quality Partnership grants through FY2031 to include principal and school leader training, strengthen partnership standards, and study best practices for preparing educators

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act

House

Establishes a Chesapeake Bay watershed program for training, education, restoration, and science activities

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

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate

Sets FY2026 defense and national security policies and authorities for Defense Department programs, military construction, nuclear security, and related State Department, Coast Guard, and intelligence activities

Latest action: Thu Dec 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate

Set FY2026 defense policy and authorize military programs, construction, and Department of Energy national security activities, including force levels, procurement, and defense oversight

Latest action: Wed Nov 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)