A bill to terminate the Department of Education.
Sen. Paul Introduces Bill to Eliminate the Department of Education by 2027
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This is a recurring proposal that lacks the broad support needed to pass both chambers of Congress. Most lawmakers want to keep federal oversight of student loans and school funding.
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The Department of Education employs roughly 4,000 federal workers. Terminating the department would eliminate their positions entirely. The bill includes no provisions for reassignment, severance, or transition assistance for these employees.
“The Department of Education shall terminate on December 31, 2026.”
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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A bill to terminate the Department of Education.
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