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.

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Summary of Bill HRES 237

Bill 119 H.Res. 237 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that requests the President and directs the Secretary of Education to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives. These documents are related to the reduction in force and other downsizing measures that have been implemented at the Department of Education.

The resolution aims to gather information and transparency regarding the decisions and actions taken by the Department of Education in reducing its workforce and implementing downsizing measures. By requesting these documents, Congress seeks to understand the rationale behind these decisions and ensure that they are in the best interest of the American people.

Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 237 is a step towards holding the Department of Education accountable for its actions and ensuring that the interests of the public are being prioritized in any workforce reduction or downsizing efforts.

Congressional Summary of HRES 237

This resolution requests that the President provide, and directs the Department of Education (ED) to provide, to the House of Representatives all documents and materials related to

the closure of ED;
any reduction in force or other downsizing measures at ED;
any actions taken pursuant to a specified March 3, 2025, communication to ED staff;
any actions taken pursuant to any executive order directing the closure of ED; and
any determinations made by the President, the Secretary of ED, or other ED staff that the staff remaining at ED after any reduction in force, other downsizing measure, or closure are sufficient to faithfully execute specified federal laws, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and the Higher Education Act of 1965.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 237

Bill HRES 237 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 21, 2025. Bill HRES 237 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 21, 2025. Bill HRES 237's most recent activity was Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 25. as of April 29, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 237

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 237

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.