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H.R. 856 (98th)

A bill to terminate Federal involvement in education.

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Introduced

25 January 1983

Last action

4 February 1983 · Committee

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

Sponsors

Rep. McDonald, Lawrence P. [D-GA-7], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

4 February 2025

Education

Summary

Abolishes the Department of Education and terminates all Federal involvement in education. Directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to conclude the outstanding affairs of the Department.

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Timeline

  1. 25 January 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 February 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

    Source: Committee

  5. 4 February 1983

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from OMB, Education.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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