A bill to prohibit the transfer of certain offices and functions...
A bill to prohibit the transfer of certain offices and functions of the Department of Education to other Federal agencies, and for other purposes.
SB5046 is a bill that aims to prevent the transfer of specific offices and functions within the Department of Education to other federal agencies. This bill seeks to maintain the integrity and focus of the Department of Education's work by ensuring certain responsibilities stay within its purview. If passed, it would affect federal education policy and how educational programs and services are managed and overseen.
The bill has been introduced by a bipartisan group of sponsors, including Senators Tim Kaine, Tammy Baldwin, Chris Van Hollen, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Margaret Hassan. It was first read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on July 21, 2026. The committee has since reviewed the bill and recommended it to be reported favorably with an amendment on July 30, 2026.
As of the last update, the bill is in the process of being reported by the committee with an amendment. It has not yet been voted on by the full Senate or House, and further steps in the legislative process are pending. Constituents interested in education policy should follow the bill's progress to understand how it might impact educational programs and services.
