Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act
Reported from committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Started in
- House
- Latest action
- Jul 15
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
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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. 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…
Official summary · Introduced in House · Jul 9
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While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.
- Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
- Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
- Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.
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