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To terminate the Department of Education.
3/1/2025, 4:48 AM
Summary of Bill HR 899
Bill 119 HR 899, also known as the "To terminate the Department of Education" bill, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of abolishing the Department of Education. The bill was sponsored by Representative Thomas Massie and co-sponsored by seven other representatives.
If passed, this bill would effectively eliminate the Department of Education, which was established in 1979. The Department of Education is responsible for overseeing federal education policies and programs, including student loans, grants, and civil rights enforcement in schools.
Proponents of the bill argue that the Department of Education is unnecessary and that education policy should be left to the states and local governments. They believe that the federal government has overstepped its bounds in education and that abolishing the department would lead to more local control and better educational outcomes. Opponents of the bill argue that the Department of Education plays a crucial role in ensuring equal access to education for all students, regardless of their background. They believe that eliminating the department would be detrimental to students, particularly those from marginalized communities who rely on federal funding and support. As of now, the bill has not progressed beyond the introduction stage and it remains to be seen whether it will gain enough support to pass in Congress. It has sparked a debate about the role of the federal government in education and the best way to ensure quality education for all students in the United States.
If passed, this bill would effectively eliminate the Department of Education, which was established in 1979. The Department of Education is responsible for overseeing federal education policies and programs, including student loans, grants, and civil rights enforcement in schools.
Proponents of the bill argue that the Department of Education is unnecessary and that education policy should be left to the states and local governments. They believe that the federal government has overstepped its bounds in education and that abolishing the department would lead to more local control and better educational outcomes. Opponents of the bill argue that the Department of Education plays a crucial role in ensuring equal access to education for all students, regardless of their background. They believe that eliminating the department would be detrimental to students, particularly those from marginalized communities who rely on federal funding and support. As of now, the bill has not progressed beyond the introduction stage and it remains to be seen whether it will gain enough support to pass in Congress. It has sparked a debate about the role of the federal government in education and the best way to ensure quality education for all students in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 899
This bill terminates the Department of Education on December 31, 2026.
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Current Status of Bill HR 899
Bill HR 899 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2025. Bill HR 899 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025. Bill HR 899's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of January 31, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 899
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
88Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
88Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 899
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 899
To terminate the Department of Education.
To terminate the Department of Education.
Comments

Carly Xu
449
10 months ago
I don't think it's a good idea to get rid of it. It helps lots of people, including me. It's important to have it around.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 899
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