Legislative subject term
Department of Education
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71 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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A bill to prohibit the transfer of certain offices and functions of the Department of Education to other Federal agencies, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 541.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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Less Bureaucracy, Better International Foreign Gift Transparency Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
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Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
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Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
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Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
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Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
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Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.
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Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
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Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.
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Less Bureaucracy, Better K–12 Education Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.
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Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
- S.J.Res. 196 (119th) Jun 24, 2026
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".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 190. (CR S3193)
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 604.
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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".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S2407)
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140.
- H.R. 1 (119th) Jul 4, 2025
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Became Public Law No: 119-21.
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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Thanedar notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
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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.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 25.
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A bill to terminate the Department of Education.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Paycheck Fairness Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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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.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1805-1806)
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GRACE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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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.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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To terminate the Department of Education.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Department of Education Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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States’ Education Reclamation Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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One School, One Nurse Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Returning Education to Our States Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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College Cost Reduction Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 624.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Ensuring Military Access to Higher Education Benefits Act of 2023
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Senate Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-744.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 471.
- H.J.Res. 165 (118th) Jul 23, 2024
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance".
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 442.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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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 "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- H.R. 2882 (118th) Mar 23, 2024
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-47.
- H.Res. 1102 (118th) Mar 22, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 7463 (118th) Mar 1, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-40.
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Ensuring Military Access to Higher Education Benefits Act of 2024
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- H.R. 2872 (118th) Jan 19, 2024
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-35.
- H.J.Res. 88 (118th) Dec 11, 2023
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".
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 270.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
- H.R. 5894 (118th) Nov 15, 2023
Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 5894 would be postponed.
- S.J.Res. 43 (118th) Nov 15, 2023
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 "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program".
Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 310.
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
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School Food Modernization Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 187.
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Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Paycheck Fairness Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 134.
- H.J.Res. 45 (118th) Jun 21, 2023
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans".
The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
- H.R. 3746 (118th) Jun 3, 2023
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-5.
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Shall Not Be Infringed Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- H.R. 2811 (118th) May 4, 2023
Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
Committee on the Budget. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-76.
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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 "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Paycheck Fairness Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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To terminate the Department of Education.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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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.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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One School, One Nurse Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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States’ Education Reclamation Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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