Bills · HRES 237
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 237Department of EducationVocational and technical education
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Education to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the reduction in force and other downsizing measures at the Department of Education.
INTRO MAR 21· LAST ACTION APR 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it represents a congressional effort to bring transparency to potential major changes at the Department of Education. This agency plays a crucial role in shaping education policy, distributing billions in federal aid for schools and students, and enforcing civil rights laws that protect students from discrimination.
If the Department of Education were to be significantly scaled back or closed, it could have profound impacts on federal student loans, grants, support for students with disabilities, and protections against discrimination in educational settings. This resolution aims to provide the public and lawmakers with a clear understanding of the executive branch's intentions and the potential consequences of such actions, ensuring that decisions about the future of national education are made with full public awareness.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The House of Representatives requests the President and directs the Secretary of Education to transmit unredacted copies of all relevant documents and communications.
This establishes a formal demand for detailed, unfiltered information from the executive branch.
PROVISION 02
The requested documents must relate to the closure, any reduction in force, or other downsizing measures at the Department of Education.
This defines the specific subject matter of the inquiry, focusing on structural changes to the department.
PROVISION 03
The scope includes documents concerning a March 3, 2025, communication from the Secretary entitled "Our Department's Final Mission" and any Presidential Executive Orders related to closing the department.
This targets specific, potentially controversial, actions and communications that prompted the congressional concern.
PROVISION 04
The requested information includes any analyses or determinations about whether remaining staff would be sufficient to enforce specific federal education laws.
This ensures the inquiry assesses the practical impact of downsizing on the department's ability to fulfill its legal obligations.
PROVISION 05
All documents must be transmitted to the House of Representatives within 14 days after the resolution is adopted.
This sets a specific and tight deadline for the executive branch to respond, indicating the urgency of the congressional request.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 15
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
33
BILLS LED
18
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 15 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSAPR 29
Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-84.
APR 29
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 25.
APR 9
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
APR 9
Ordered to be Reported Adversely (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 237
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedMar 21, 2025
Last actionApr 29, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 21, 2025
House Res.HRES 237Department of EducationVocational and technical education
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Education to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the reduction in force and other downsizing measures at the Department of Education.
INTRODUCED MAR 21, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 29, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
15
COMPLEXITY
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