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- H.R.1812
H.R.1812: Department of Education Elimination Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 5, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 20, 1997
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (1 Democrat, 19 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Department of Education Elimination Act of 1997 - Eliminates the Department of Education as of January 1, 2000. Directs the Secretary of Education, prior to such date, to: (1) consolidate into a block grant program those programs that are administered by the Department and are appropriate for States to administer; and (2) otherwise provide for the complete elimination of the Department. Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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Referred to House Government Reform and Oversight
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
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| June 5, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Joel Hefley (R-Colo.) |