HR. 9607Reported

Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Transfer federal career, technical, and adult education program functions from the Department of Education to the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration

Key points
  • Direct OMB compliance certification
  • Transfer program functions to ETA
  • Transfer personnel and appropriations
Current status

Where it stands

Status
Reported
Latest action
2026-07-15 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.
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Adult education and literacyDepartment of EducationDepartment of LaborEducationExecutive agency funding and structureHigher educationLabor and EmploymentVocational and technical education
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