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To terminate the Department of Education.

House

Terminates the Department of Education on December 31, 2026, ending the department as a federal agency

Latest action: Fri Jan 31 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

Department of Education Protection Act

House

Prohibits Education Department funds from being used to decentralize the department, cut its staffing, or change its responsibilities or functions from their January 1, 2025 structure

Latest action: Wed Jan 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to terminate the Department of Education.

Senate

Terminates the Department of Education by ending the federal agency responsible for education administration

Latest action: Wed Mar 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

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

Orderly Liquidation of the Department of Education Act

House

Abolishes the Department of Education through an orderly liquidation process under federal education administration policy

Latest action: Thu Mar 27 2025 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 "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".

Senate

Disapproves a Department of Education rule for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program under the Congressional Review Act

Latest action: Wed May 20 2026 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

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Postsecondary Student Success Grant".

House

Nullifies the Department of Education rule for the Postsecondary Student Success Grant program under congressional review procedures

Latest action: Wed Feb 12 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

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".

House

Disapproves a Department of Education rule under the Congressional Review Act for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program

Latest action: Thu Apr 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to prohibit the transfer of certain offices and functions of the Department of Education to other Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 541.

Latest action: Tue Aug 04 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

Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid 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

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

Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation 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 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

Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development 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

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)
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

Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents 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

Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement 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

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

GRACE Act

House

Directs the Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid to eliminate its Office of Enforcement for oversight of postsecondary schools in federal student aid programs

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

Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

House

Impeaches President Donald Trump by presenting seven articles charging high crimes and misdemeanors, including obstruction of justice, abuse of power, and bribery

Latest action: Tue May 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

House

Implement reconciliation under title II of H. Con. Res. 14 through an enacted budget reconciliation measure

Latest action: Fri Jul 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

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

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds multiple federal departments and agencies for the rest of FY2026, continues Homeland Security funding temporarily, and extends several expiring federal programs and authorities

Latest action: Tue Feb 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Paycheck Fairness Act

House

Amends federal equal pay law to strengthen sex-based wage discrimination protections and related workplace pay transparency rules

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

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027

House

Continues FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies through early December 2026 or until regular appropriations are enacted, while extending several expiring programs and authorities

Latest action: Wed Jul 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

House

Continues FY2027 funding for federal agencies through December 11, 2026 or until regular appropriations are enacted, while extending multiple expiring federal programs and authorities

Latest action: Mon Aug 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

Senate

Provides continuing fiscal year 2026 funding for federal agencies, permanently extends expanded health insurance tax credits, and extends several expiring programs and authorities

Latest action: Thu Oct 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

House

Extends FY2026 federal funding through a short-term continuing resolution while permanently extending expanded health insurance premium tax credits and continuing several expiring programs

Latest action: Thu Sep 18 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

One School, One Nurse Act of 2025

House

Directs the Department of Education to fund recruitment and retention of school nurses and set recommended nurse to student ratios for elementary and secondary schools

Latest action: Thu Jan 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act

House

Limits the Department of Education from issuing economically significant federal student aid regulations or executive actions that would increase subsidy costs

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

Safeguarding Department of Veterans Affairs Dependent Education Benefits Act of 2025

Senate

Protects Department of Veterans Affairs dependent education benefits under the 2025 act for eligible family members

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

Make Education Great Again Act

House

Abolishes the Department of Education under the Make Education Great Again Act

Latest action: Wed Mar 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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