H.R.899

To terminate the Department of Education.

Introduced·1/31/25

The bill proposes to terminate the Department of Education by December 31, 2026.

The bill, introduced by Thomas Massie and others, aims to terminate the Department of Education by December 31, 2026. This action would dissolve the department and its associated functions, affecting all educational policies and programs currently managed by the department. The bill does not specify alternative arrangements or agencies to handle these responsibilities post-termination.

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Where it stands

Current
Education and Workforce Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 31, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jan 31, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.