119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Aug 4, 2026
S. 5046IntroducedEducation
A bill to prohibit the transfer of certain offices and functions of the Department of Education to other Federal agencies, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim (D-VA)5 cosponsorsIntroduced Jul 21, 2026
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Aug 4
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 541.
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Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment. Without written report.
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Aug 4
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment. Without written report.
Jul 30
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Jul 30
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jul 21
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Introduced in Senate
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All 6 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Aug 4
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 541.
Aug 4
SENATECommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment. Without written report.
Aug 4
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment. Without written report.
Jul 30
SENATECommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jul 21
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 21
Introduced in Senate
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3 Democrats · 2 Republicans
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Republicans (2)
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