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Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act

7/17/2026, 11:31 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9611

H.R. 9611, introduced in the 119th Congress on July 9, 2026, aims to establish guidelines for the Department of Labor's administration of specific postsecondary education initiatives and addresses other related matters.

Current Status of Bill HR 9611

Bill HR 9611 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2026. Bill HR 9611 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 9, 2026.  Bill HR 9611's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16. as of July 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9611

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9611

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9611

Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act
Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act
To ensure the Department of Labor will manage certain postsecondary education programs, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Zoe Pugh

969

14 days ago

I don't see why this bill is necessary. It just seems like more government interference in our lives. I don't trust it at all.