Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act
To ensure the Department of Labor will manage certain postsecondary education programs, and for other purposes.
This bill proposes to transfer certain postsecondary education programs from the Department of Education to the Department of Labor. This change aims to streamline the management of these programs and potentially improve efficiency and effectiveness. The bill would mainly affect educational institutions and students participating in affected programs, as well as the staff and resources managing these programs within the Department of Labor.
As of July 9, 2026, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. On July 15, 2026, the committee held a consideration and mark-up session and voted to report the bill (amended) back to the full House with a 20-16 vote. This means the bill is moving forward in the legislative process, but it still needs approval from the full House and Senate before it can become law.
Key steps include the introduction of the bill, its referral to the relevant committee, and the committee's decision to report the bill back to the House with amendments. If the House approves the bill, it will then proceed to the Senate for further consideration.
