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HR 5494

Urges the United States Congress to fully cooperate with efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bishop Davidson

Missouri urges Congress to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, shifting federal education funding and oversight responsibilities to states.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HR 5494

Legislative bill overview

HR 5494 is a resolution urging Congress to work toward eliminating the U.S. Department of Education entirely. The bill does not take direct action itself but expresses the legislative intent of Missouri's House to encourage federal action on this matter.

Why is this important

The Department of Education oversees federal K-12 education funding, student loan programs, special education services, and civil rights enforcement in schools. Eliminating it would fundamentally reshape how education is funded and regulated nationally, shifting control to states and potentially affecting millions of students, teachers, and families who depend on federal education programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal funding loss: States would lose approximately $280+ billion in annual federal education funding, creating significant budgetary pressure on state and local school systems
  • Program dismantling: Elimination would affect student loan servicing, special education (IDEA) guarantees, Title I funding for disadvantaged schools, and civil rights protections under Title IX
  • Constitutional authority: Questions exist about whether eliminating the department conflicts with existing federal education law and interstate education equity considerations
  • Implementation complexity: No bill proposes how to transition ~4,400 federal employees, existing contracts, or ongoing obligations to other agencies

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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