Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act

What it does

Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act This bill transfers specified functions relating to education and workforce development programs from the Department of Education (ED) to the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA).

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Tim Walberg (R-MI)

Where it stands

• IntroducedJul 9, 2026
• Passed the House—
• Passed the Senate—
• Sent to the President—
• Became law—

Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16. (Jul 15, 2026)

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Committees

• Education and Workforce Committee

More

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