H.R. 9611 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act
H.R. 9611 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jul 9, 2026, sponsored by Mark Harris with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 9, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Harris (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
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: 20 - 16. (Jul 15, 2026)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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