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Introduced
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
In Committee
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To terminate the Department of Education.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to terminate the Department of Education (ED) by a specific date, December 31, 2026. The bill is straightforward in its intent, calling for the complete dissolution of the federal agency responsible for overseeing education policy, administering federal assistance programs, and collecting data on schools across the United States. By setting a clear end date for the department, the legislation would effectively dismantle the Cabinet-level agency that was established in 1979 to ensure equal access to education, promote educational excellence, and provide federal leadership in education. While the bill does not outline specific details about what would happen to the department's existing programs, responsibilities, or staff after its termination, it represents a significant proposed change to the federal government's educational infrastructure.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (37)
Thomas Massie (R)*,
Andy Biggs (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Josh Brecheen (R),
Tim Burchett (R),
Eric Burlison (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Andrew Clyde (R),
Mike Collins (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Jeff Crank (R),
Warren Davidson (R),
Russ Fulcher (R),
Brandon Gill (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Mark Green (R),
Marjorie Taylor Greene (R),
Harriet Hageman (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Anna Luna (R),
Richard McCormick (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Troy Nehls (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Andy Ogles (R),
Scott Perry (R),
Chip Roy (R),
Keith Self (R),
Victoria Spartz (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Marlin Stutzman (R),
David Taylor (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Tom Tiffany (R),
William Timmons (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (on 01/31/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/899/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr899/BILLS-119hr899ih.pdf |
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