A bill to terminate the Department of Education.
This bill (S 1148) directs the termination of the U.S. Department of Education by December 31, 2026. It would end the federal agency responsible for administering education programs, including student loans, school funding, and civil rights enforcement. The legislation directly affects the Department of Education and its staff, as well as the millions of students, schools, and institutions currently served by federal education programs. No additional mechanisms or replacement structures are specified in the bill text.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Floor Vote
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Introduced Mar 26, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Mar 26, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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State
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Rand Paul
RRepublican
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Bernie Moreno
RRepublican
Co
Mike Lee
RRepublican
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