Bill · H.R. 9611· House(119-HR-9611)
Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act
- Introduced
- 7/9/2026
- Last activity
- 7/15/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Harris
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act. It transfers the management of specific postsecondary education programs and related functions from the Department of Education to the Department of Labor. The bill also repeals several specific programs authorized under the Higher Education Act of 1965. Additionally, the legislation outlines rules for transferring personnel, funds, assets, and liabilities associated with these moved functions. Finally, the Office of Management and Budget must ensure that these changes do not cause a net increase in full-time federal employees.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
Maintains support for veteran student success programs under transferred agency functions.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The bill preserves centers of excellence for veteran student success while restructuring federal department oversight.
The opposite· 3 of 12
Would students be better off under this?-4
The elimination of specific scholarship and grant programs directly reduces financial assistance and academic support options for students.
Does this make college cost less?-4
The legislation repeals several student scholarship and college access grant programs, negatively impacting affordability.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?-3
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Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2(a): This section transfers numerous programs—such as the Federal TRIO Programs, the Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program, and programs for students with disabilities—to the Department of Labor. While the text strictly moves administrative management, keeping these support and educational programs operational ensures that the individuals relying on them continue to have access to these established initiatives.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2(b): This section explicitly repeals the Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program, the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program, the College Access Challenge Grant Program, and the Project Grad program. The elimination of these specific programs means that individuals and groups who previously benefited from these grants, partnerships, and scholarships will no longer have access to them.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+1Good For Students-4Good For Low Income Households-3Good For Young Adults-3Good For African Americans-2Good For Hispanic Americans-2Good For Immigrants-2Good For Middle Class Households-2Good For People With Disabilities-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights-2Improves Poverty Reduction-2Improves Racial Equity-2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability-4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 8/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/15/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
- 7/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio