H.R. 9609 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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, Jul 9, 2026
119th Congress
2nd SessionH. R. 9609
2nd SessionH. R. 9609
A BILL
Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid Act
In the HouseNo vote yet
Sponsor: Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI-5) · Introduced Jul 9, 2026 · Education · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 15, 2026: “Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.”
Sections
Sections · 11
- Sec. 1Short titleNo change
- Sec. 2Transfer of Department of Education functions relating to Federal student aidNo change
- Sec. 3Exercise of authoritiesNo change
- Sec. 4Transfer and allocations of appropriations and personnelNo change
- Sec. 5Authority of Director of the Office of Management and Budget with respect to functions transferredNo change
- Sec. 6Delegation and assignmentNo change
- Sec. 7ReferencesNo change
- Sec. 8Savings provisionsNo change
- Sec. 9Terminating exemption from Debt Collection Improvement ActNo change
- Sec. 10TransitionNo change
- Sec. 11Definition of functionNo change