S. 1148: A bill to terminate the Department of Education.
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-26 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] |
| Policy area | Education |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-06 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-26):
This bill terminates the Department of Education on December 31, 2026.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mike Lee | R UT (original cosponsor) 2025-03-26 |
| Bernie Moreno | R OH (original cosponsor) 2025-03-26 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1148 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
View S. 1148 on congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1148?
S. 1148 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A bill to terminate the Department of Education..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1148 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).