119th Congress Education
H.R. 9611: Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act
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- Introduced (completed)
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Summary
This bill transfers specified functions relating to postsecondary education programs from the Department of Education (ED) to the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
Specifically, the bill transfers to the ETA all the functions and authorities exercised by ED before the bill's effective date related to postsecondary education programs. These programs include, among others, TRIO programs and the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education. (On November 18, 2025, ED announced an interagency agreement with Labor for Labor to manage grant funds, provide technical assistance, and integrate ED's programs with Labor's existing programs, while ED must maintain its statutory responsibilities and program oversight.)
The bill also repeals the Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program, the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program, the College Access Challenge Grant Program, and the Project GRAD program.
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Additionally, the bill transfers to the ETA all personnel and appropriations related to the functions that are transferred under this bill.
The bill outlines the authority of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) related to the functions that are transferred under this bill, including that OMB must ensure that this bill does not create a net increase in full-time equivalent employees at the ETA or ED. Further, OMB must certify compliance with the bill to specified congressional committees.
The transfer of these functions does not affect any suits, proceedings, or applications for benefits, services, licenses, permits, certificates, or financial assistance that are pending on the date of this bill's enactment.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Michael Rulli R-OH
Who scored on this bill
- 1Mark Harris SponsorIntroduced, marked up2 events+12
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Other bills by Mark Harris
- H.R. 4499: To make technical amendments to update statutory references to provisions reclassified to title 34, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.
- H.R. 9610: Less Bureaucracy, Better K–12 Education Act
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- H.R. 6392: Home School Graduation Recognition Act
- H.R. 6715: Child Predators Accountability Act
History
- Introduced in the House by Mark Harris.
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- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.