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DemocratBill · H.R. 433· House(119-HR-433)

Department of Education Protection Act

Rep. Hayes
Age: 53 years
Connecticut
Introduced
1/15/2025
Last activity
1/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by
Jahana Hayes
Cosponsors
Democrat - 132Republican - 0
Education
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Department of Education Protection Act," seeks to restrict how certain money can be used. It prohibits the Department of Education from using funds provided by previous Appropriations Acts to implement a reorganization. Specifically, it prevents using these funds for any activity that would decentralize, reduce staffing, or change the structure and authority of the Department. This restriction is measured against how the Department was organized on January 1, 2025.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+2

    The bill protects the current structure of the Office for Civil Rights by prohibiting any reorganization that would reduce its authority or staffing.

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+1

    By protecting the Office for Civil Rights from reorganization, the bill helps maintain existing civil rights enforcement structures.

  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+1

    The bill protects the current structure and authority of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    The bill restricts the Department's ability to reallocate existing funds for structural changes, which limits administrative flexibility.