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S. 5046

A bill to prohibit the transfer of certain offices and functions of the Department of Education to other Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Sen. Timothy Kaine (D-VA)

4 August 2026 | Reported by committee (Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, with an amendment, without written report)

What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote)

Summary: The bill would prevent the Department of Education from transferring certain offices and functions to other federal agencies without explicit Congressional approval. It aims to protect specific Education Department operations from being moved or consolidated into other parts of the government.

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Posted 10 September 2026

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S. 5046 | A bill to prohibit the transfer of certain offices and functions of the Department of Education to other Federal agencies, and for other purposes. | Sen. Timothy Kaine (D-VA) | Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee 📅 4 August 2026 | 📋 Reported by committee (Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, with an amendment, without written report) What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote) Summary: The bill would prevent the Department of Education from transferring certain offices and functions to other federal agencies without explicit Congressional approval. It aims to protect specific Education Department operations from being moved or consolidated into other parts of the government. [AI-Generated]

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