119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jul 9, 2026
Less Bureaucracy, Better K–12 Education Act
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Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Jul 9, 2026)
Less Bureaucracy, Better K-12 Education Act
This bill transfers specified functions relating to elementary and secondary education from the Department of Education (ED) to the Department of Labor.
Specifically, the bill transfers to Labor all the functions and authorities exercised by ED before the bill's effective date related to elementary and secondary education programs. These programs include, among others, programs for disadvantaged students, migratory students, at-risk students, and English language learners, as well as programs for teacher development, literacy, and charter schools. (On November 18, 2025, ED announced an interagency agreement with Labor for Labor to manage competitions, provide technical assistance, and integrate ED's programs with Labor's existing employment and training programs, while ED must maintain its statutory responsibilities and program oversight.)
Additionally, the bill transfers to Labor 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 Labor 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.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Natural Resources, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Natural Resources, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Natural Resources, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Natural Resources, 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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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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
…Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act H.R.9608, Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement Act H.R.9609, Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid Act H.R.9610, Less Bureaucracy, Better K-12 Education Act H.R.9611, Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act H.R.2333, Protecting Students with Disabilities Act H.R.43…
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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
…ct, all provisions. HR 9608, Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement Act, all provisions. HR 9609, Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid Act, all provisions. HR 9610, Less Bureaucracy, Better K-12 Education Act, all provisions. HR 9611, Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act, all provisions. S 5128 "GRACE Act," all p…
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