Department of Education: Request for Layoff and Closure Documents
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The committee in charge of the bill officially recommended against passing it. In the House, a bill reported adversely almost never moves forward or receives a successful vote.
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The resolution asks for internal records about layoffs and downsizing at the Department of Education, which could shed light on how many department employees have lost or will lose their jobs. However, the resolution itself does not change any employee's job status, it only seeks information, and a House committee has already recommended against moving it forward.
“Any reduction in force or other downsizing measures at the Department of Education.”
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 25.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-84.
Ordered to be Reported Adversely (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
The Education Department announced plans to lay off over 1,300 employees, nearly half its staff, as a prelude to dismantling the agency. Secretary Linda McMahon previously told employees in a March 3 memo that it was the department's 'final mission' to eliminate bureaucratic bloat.
In an email titled 'Our Department's Final Mission,' Secretary McMahon informed employees of plans to profoundly impact staff and budgets. The vision includes refocusing on math and reading while rooting out 'divisive DEI programs' and returning oversight to state and local levels.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
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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