United States Department of Education: proposed closure.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The resolution asks California’s members of Congress to oppose any plan to shut down the U.S. Department of Education and calls on the President to protect and strengthen it. It points out that the department funds programs that serve millions of California students, especially those from low‑income or underserved backgrounds.

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Vote

Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 62. Noes 4. Page 2764.) · Aug 28, 2025

Hearings

• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Jul 1, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Jul 16, 2025

History

1. Feb 11, 2026Referred to Com. on ED.
2. Aug 28, 2025In Senate. To Com. on RLS.
3. Aug 28, 2025Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 62. Noes 4. Page 2764.)
4. Jul 17, 2025From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (July 16).
5. Jul 17, 2025Coauthors revised.
6. Jul 7, 2025Referred to Com. on ED.
7. Jul 3, 2025From printer.
8. Jul 2, 2025Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

• Al Muratsuchi (D) · sponsor
• Fong
• Muratsuchi

Bill text

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