Transfers management of international education and foreign language studies programs under Title VI of the Higher Education Act, and the Fulbright-Hays fellowships and scholarships, from the Department of Education to the Department of State.

Official title: Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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House

Introduced 09-JUL-2026

Referred 09-JUL-2026

Approved by committee 15-JUL-2026

Key points

Transfers to the Secretary of State the Education Department's functions for Title VI international education and foreign language programs and for the Fulbright-Hays program.
Repeals Part C of Title VI of the Higher Education Act, which established the Institute for International Public Policy.
Moves related personnel, funds, and records to the State Department, and directs the Office of Management and Budget to ensure no net increase in full-time employees at affected agencies.
Takes effect 6 months after enactment, though transfers may begin earlier, and lets the Secretary of State use Education Department staff, assets, and funds during the transition.

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Official CRS summary

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Committee referrals (2)

Policy area

Education

Sponsor Joe Wilson (R-SC) Cosponsors · 0

No cosponsors.

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