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Expressing support for the Nation's local public K-12 schools and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.

2/27/2025, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 94

Bill 119 H.Res. 94, titled "Expressing support for the Nation's local public K-12 schools and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to show support for the nation's local public K-12 schools and to denounce any efforts to defund or weaken the Department of Education.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of public education in providing all children with access to quality education, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. It recognizes the vital role that local public schools play in shaping the future of our nation and ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Furthermore, the resolution condemns any actions that would defund public education or weaken the Department of Education, as these actions would have a detrimental impact on the quality of education provided to students across the country. It calls on Congress to prioritize funding for public education and to support policies that strengthen and improve the Department of Education. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 94 aims to reaffirm the importance of public education and to urge lawmakers to protect and support the nation's local public K-12 schools. It serves as a reminder of the critical role that education plays in shaping the future of our nation and the need to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.

Congressional Summary of HRES 94

This resolution supports federal investment in public K-12 schools, affirms that the Department of Education (ED) plays a vital role in the public education system, and states that public education funding should not be diverted (e.g., through the use of vouchers) to privately run K-12 schools. 

The resolution also rejects any claim that the executive branch has the legal authority to (1) dismantle or relocate ED or any of its major offices; or (2) reduce federal funding for public education, block federal grants for education, or transfer funding burdens for education to state and local governments.

Current Status of Bill HRES 94

Bill HRES 94 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since February 4, 2025. Bill HRES 94 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025.  Bill HRES 94's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of February 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 94

Total Number of Sponsors
9
Democrat Sponsors
9
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
454
Democrat Cosponsors
454
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 94

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 94

Expressing support for the Nation's local public K-12 schools and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.
Expressing support for the Nation's local public K-12 schools and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.

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