Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act

Summary

Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act This bill transfers specified functions relating to international and foreign language studies programs from the Department of Education (ED) to the Department of State. Specifically, the bill transfers to the State Department all the functions and authorities exercised by ED before the bill's effective date related to international education programs in higher education (e.g., programs including National Resource Centers, Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships, and International Research and Studies) and the Fulbright-Hays Program. (On November 18, 2025, ED announced an interagency agreement with the State Department for the State Department to manage competitions, provide technical assistance, and integrate ED's programs with the State Department's existing programs, while ED must maintain its statutory responsibilities and program oversight.) The bill also repeals the Institute for International Public Policy. Additionally, the bill transfers to the State Department all personnel and appropriations related to the functions that are transferred under this bill. The bill outlines the authority of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) related to the functions that are transferred under this bill, including that OMB must ensure that this bill does not create a net increase in full-time equivalent employees at the State Department or ED. Further, OMB must certify compliance with the bill to specified congressional committees. The transfer of these functions does not affect any suits, proceedings, or applications for benefits, services, licenses, permits, certificates, or financial assistance that are pending on the date of this bill's effective date.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

House Committee on Education and Workforce · U.S. House of Representatives

Also referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives.

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Full history

1. Jul 15, 2026

   Committee vote

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2. Jul 15, 2026

   Committee vote

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

3. Jul 15, 2026

   Reported out of committee

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.

4. Jul 15, 2026

   Introduced

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.

   U.S. House

5. Jul 15, 2026

   Reported out of committee

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.

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