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HR 899 116th Congress House Education Department of Education Executive agency funding and structure

To terminate the Department of Education.

Introduced: January 30, 2019 Introduced by: Massie, Thomas Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jan 30, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jan 30, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill terminates the Department of Education on December 31, 2020.

What's happening now January 30, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 4979 Identical bill A bill to terminate the Department of Education.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Republican 6
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Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Sep 12, 2019
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Burchett, Tim
Tennessee · Feb 11, 2019
Amash, Justin
· Jan 30, 2019
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Jan 30, 2019
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Jan 30, 2019
Hice, Jody
· Jan 30, 2019
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Roy, Chip
Texas · Jan 30, 2019
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Jan 30, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 899: To terminate the Department of Education.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-899/
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