119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jul 9, 2026
Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act
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Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Jul 9, 2026)
Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act
This bill transfers specified functions relating to international and foreign language studies programs from the Department of Education (ED) to the Department of State.
Specifically, the bill transfers to the State Department all the functions and authorities exercised by ED before the bill's effective date related to international education programs in higher education (e.g., programs including National Resource Centers, Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships, and International Research and Studies) and the Fulbright-Hays Program. (On November 18, 2025, ED announced an interagency agreement with the State Department for the State Department to manage competitions, provide technical assistance, and integrate ED's programs with the State Department's existing programs, while ED must maintain its statutory responsibilities and program oversight.)
The bill also repeals the Institute for International Public Policy.
Additionally, the bill transfers to the State Department all personnel and appropriations related to the functions that are transferred under this bill.
The bill outlines the authority of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) related to the functions that are transferred under this bill, including that OMB must ensure that this bill does not create a net increase in full-time equivalent employees at the State Department or ED. Further, OMB must certify compliance with the bill to specified congressional committees.
The transfer of these functions does not affect any suits, proceedings, or applications for benefits, services, licenses, permits, certificates, or financial assistance that are pending on the date of this bill's effective date.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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Area studies and international education · Cultural exchanges and relations · Department of Education · Department of State · Executive agency funding and structure · Higher education · International exchange and broadcasting · Student aid and college costs
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NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 24, 2026 · issue area: Education
$670,000
Spent on own lobbying
…r Foreign Medical Accreditation Act HR 9604, Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act HR 9606, Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents Act HR 9603, Less Bureaucracy, Better International Educational Oversight Act HR 9602, Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Gift Transparency Act HR 9608, Less Bureaucracy, Be…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$420,000
Spent on own lobbying
…n Department of Education, Existence and organization, generally and as follows: H.R.9602, Less Bureaucracy, Better International Foreign Gift Transparency Act H.R.9603, Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act H.R.9604, Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act H.R.9605, Less Bureaucracy, Better Fore…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Education
$70,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 8781, Title IX Clarification Act, all provisions. HR 9602, Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Gift Transparency Act, all provisions. HR 9603, Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act, all provisions. HR 9604, Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act, all provisions. HR 960…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing