Bill would shift career and adult education programs to Labor Department
In markupH.R. 9607Latest action
Sponsor: Tim Walberg · Representative · MI
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Official title: Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act
119th Congress
Topics: Education
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HR 9607 would move federal career, technical, and adult education programs from Education to the Labor Department.
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What does this do?
This bill transfers career, technical, and adult education programs, including the Carl D. Perkins Act, workforce provisions, and adult literacy programs, from the Education Department to the Labor Department's Employment and Training Administration. Staff, budgets, property, contracts, and legal responsibilities tied to these programs would move as well. The change takes effect six months after enactment, though agencies can prepare beforehand.
Who does it affect?
State and local agencies, community colleges, and organizations receiving federal funding for these programs would now work with the Labor Department. Students, adult learners, and federal employees currently managing these programs at the Education Department would also be affected.
Why does it matter?
The transfer would shift oversight and administrative relationships for these programs to a different federal agency, requiring affected organizations and employees to adjust to new reporting lines. The Office of Management and Budget must oversee the move without creating new federal jobs overall.
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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: 19 - 16.