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S. 5046: A bill to prohibit the transfer of certain offices and functions of the Department of Education to other Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2026-07-21
SponsorSen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Policy areaEducation
Cosponsors5
Latest action2026-07-30 — Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Last updated2026-07-31

Summary

An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.

Cosponsors (5)

NameParty / state
Susan M. Collins R ME (original cosponsor) 2026-07-21
Lisa Murkowski R AK (original cosponsor) 2026-07-21
Tammy Baldwin D WI 2026-07-27
Margaret Wood Hassan D NH 2026-07-27
Chris Van Hollen D MD 2026-07-29

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 5046 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 5046?

S. 5046 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A bill to prohibit the transfer of certain offices and functions of the Department of Education to other Federal agencies, and for other purposes..

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 5046 are available on congress.gov.

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