HR 899 — To terminate the Department of Education.

Summary

This bill would terminate the U.S. Department of Education by December 31, 2026. The legislation provides no additional details on the mechanism of termination, transition procedures, or disposition of departmental functions and responsibilities. It is a straightforward measure establishing a deadline for the department to cease operations.

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Sponsor (1)

Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] (R-KY)

37 cosponsors

Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ)
Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC)
Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO)
Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] (R-OK)
Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN)
Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO)
Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] (R-VA)
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA)
Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA)
Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] (R-AZ)
Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5] (R-CO)
Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH)
Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] (R-ID)
Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX)
Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ)
Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] (R-GA)
Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] (R-TN)
Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY)
Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD)
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (R-FL)
Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] (R-GA)
Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL)
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL)
Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] (R-TX)
Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC)
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] (R-TN)
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA)
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX)
Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX)
Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5] (R-IN)
Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL)
Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] (R-IN)
Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2] (R-OH)
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] (R-NY)
Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] (R-WI)
Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4] (R-SC)
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX)

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Thomas Massie’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

CREST INSURANCE $6,600
ORANGE COUNTY ASSOCIATES, INC. $6,600
TRUE LEGACY HOMES $6,600
Y COMBINATOR $6,600
SAMNICO INC $6,600

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Thomas Massie → · Outside spending →

Actions (2)

Jan 31, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. · house
Jan 31, 2025 Introduced in House

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 31, 2025

Mr. Massie (for himself, Mr. Biggs of Arizona, Ms. Boebert, Mr. Brecheen, Mr. Burchett, Mr. Burlison, Mr. Cline, Mr. Clyde, Mr. Collins, Mr. Crane, Mr. Crank, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Gosar, Ms. Greene of Georgia, Ms. Hageman, Mr. Harris of Maryland, Mr. McCormick, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Norman, Mr. Ogles, Mr. Perry, Mr. Roy, Mr. Self, Mrs. Spartz, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Timmons, and Mr. Weber of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

A BILL

To terminate the Department of Education.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

HR 899

Introduced