Bill would shift Native education programs from Education to Interior
In markupH.R. 9604Latest action
Sponsor: Burgess Owens · Representative · UT
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Official title: Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act
119th Congress
Topics: Education
Introduced:
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HR 9604 would move over 20 Native education and job-training programs from Education to Interior.
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What does this do?
This bill would transfer more than 20 Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian education and job-training programs from the Department of Education to the Department of the Interior. Staff, funding, contracts, and records tied to these programs would move as well. The stated goal is to consolidate tribal education oversight under one agency.
Who does it affect?
Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students, families, tribal colleges, and school districts that rely on these programs are affected. Federal employees currently running these programs at the Department of Education would also see their jobs shift to Interior.
Why does it matter?
Consolidating these programs under one agency would change which federal department students, families, and schools deal with for funding and services, requiring an administrative transition. The bill requires tribal consultation and a public response before the transfer, with a one-year delay after that to allow for an orderly shift.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 9, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Jul 15, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.