HR 433
Department of Education Protection Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Department of Education Protection Act, aims to prevent the Department of Education from undergoing significant changes to its structure or operations. Specifically, it restricts the use of previously appropriated funds for any reorganization efforts that would decentralize the department, reduce staff, or alter its existing functions as of January 1, 2025. The bill emphasizes Congress’s role in overseeing and shaping federal agencies, particularly the Department of Education, and seeks to preserve its current organizational framework.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the use of prior appropriations for reorganization activities.
- Sets a benchmark date of January 1, 2025, for assessing organizational changes.
- Specifically prohibits decentralization, staff reductions, and alterations to the department’s functions.
- Reinforces Congress’s oversight authority over the Department of Education.
- Focuses on maintaining the department’s existing structure and operations.
Who is affected
- Department of Education
- Federal Student Aid recipients
- Students and families accessing education programs
- Education policymakers
- Congressional oversight committees
Notable changes
- The bill prevents any changes to the Department of Education’s structure or operations compared to its state as of January 1, 2025.
- It establishes a clear restriction on the use of existing funds for reorganization efforts.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 433
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To prohibit funds made available to the Department of Education by previous Appropriations Acts from being used for any activity relating to implementing a reorganization of the Department, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Department of Education Protection Act
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Congress finds the following:
providing oversight;
creating, structuring, and locating offices;
delegating specific or general missions, powers, duties, and functions to offices and officers;
defining the parameters of personnel systems;
confirming the leadership of an agency;
providing funding; and
evaluating whether or not an agency shall continue in existence.
The Institute of Education Sciences.
The Office of the Chief Information Officer.
The Office of Inspector General.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds made available by previous Appropriations Acts to the Department of Education for obligation or expenditure in the current fiscal year may be used for any activity relating to implementing a reorganization of the Department that decentralizes, reduces the staffing level of, or alters the responsibilities, structure, authority, or functionality of the Department, relative to the organization and operation of the Department on January 1, 2025.