Markup of H.R. 9607, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act"; H.R. 9609, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid Act"; H.R. 9602, "Less Bureaucracy, Better International Foreign Gift Transparency Act"; H.R. 9603, "Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act"; H.R. 9605, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act"; H.R. 9606, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents Act"; H.R. 9611, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act"; H.R. 9610, "Less Bureaucracy, Better K-12 Education Act"; H.R. 9608, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement Act"; H.R. 9604, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act"

Committee on Education and Workforce

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (10:15 AM)

2175 RHOB
Washington, D.C.

Text of Legislation

  • H.R. 9607, Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act [PDF]
  • H.R. 9609, Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid Act [PDF]
  • H.R. 9602, Less Bureaucracy, Better International Foreign Gift Transparency Act [PDF]
  • H.R. 9603, Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act [PDF]
  • H.R. 9605, Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act [PDF]
  • H.R. 9606, Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act [PDF]
  • H.R. 9611, Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act [PDF]
  • H.R. 9610, Less Bureaucracy, Better K-12 Education Act [PDF]
  • H.R. 9608, Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement Act [PDF]
  • H.R. 9604, Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act [PDF]

Amendments

  • Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9607 | Offered by Mr. Walberg of Michigan [PDF] Added 07/14/2026 at 09:36 AM
  • Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9609 | Offered by Mr. Walberg of Michigan [PDF] Added 07/14/2026 at 09:36 AM
  • Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9602 | Offered by Mr. Baumgartner of Washington [PDF] Added 07/14/2026 at 09:36 AM
  • Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9603 | Offered by Mr. Wilson of South Carolina [PDF] Added 07/14/2026 at 09:36 AM
  • Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9605 | Offered by Mr. Grothman of Wisconsin [PDF] Added 07/14/2026 at 09:36 AM
  • Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9606 | Offered by Mr. Onder of Missouri [PDF] Added 07/14/2026 at 09:36 AM
  • Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9611 | Offered by Mr. Harris of North Carolina [PDF] Added 07/14/2026 at 09:36 AM
  • Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9610 | Offered by Mr. Harris of North Carolina [PDF] Added 07/14/2026 at 09:36 AM
  • Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9608 | Offered by Mr. Owens of Utah [PDF] Added 07/14/2026 at 09:36 AM
  • Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9604 | Offered by Mr. Owens of Utah [PDF] Added 07/14/2026 at 09:36 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9607 | Offered by Mr. Courtney of Connecticut | COURTNEY_9607AMD_05 [PDF] Added 07/15/2026 at 10:58 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9607 | Offered by Mr. Scott of Virginia | SCOTT_9607AMD_01 [PDF] Added 07/15/2026 at 10:58 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9607 | Offered by Mr. Scott of Virginia | SCOTT_9607AMD_02 [PDF] Added 07/15/2026 at 10:58 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9607 | Offered by Mr. Scott of Virginia | SCOTT_9607AMD_04 [PDF] Added 07/15/2026 at 10:58 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9609 | Offered by Ms. Adams of North Carolina | ADAMS_9609AMD_04 [PDF] Added 07/15/2026 at 11:41 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9609 | Offered by Ms. Adams of North Carolina | ADAMS_9609AMD_08A [PDF] Added 07/15/2026 at 11:41 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9609 | Offered by Mr. Scott of Virginia | SCOTT_9609AMD_05 [PDF] Added 07/15/2026 at 11:41 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9609 | Offered by Mr. Scott of Virginia | SCOTT_9609AMD_09 [PDF] Added 07/15/2026 at 11:41 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9609 | Offered by Mrs. McBath of Georgia | MCBATH_9609AMD_01 [PDF] Added 07/15/2026 at 11:41 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9609 | Offered by Ms. Adams of North Carolina | ADAMS_9609AMD_06 [PDF] Added 07/15/2026 at 11:41 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9609 | Offered by Mr. Courtney of Connecticut | COURTN_049 [PDF] Added 07/15/2026 at 11:41 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9609 | Offered by Mr. Scott of Virginia | SCOTT_9609AMD_07 [PDF] Added 07/15/2026 at 11:41 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9605 | Offered by Ms. Bonamici of Oregon | BONAMICI_9605AMD_01 [PDF] Added 07/15/2026 at 01:00 PM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9606 | Offered by Ms. Bonamici of Oregon | BONAMICI_H9606AM_001 [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 10:52 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9606 | Offered by Mr. Scott of Virginia | SCOTT_9606AMD_01A [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 10:52 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9611 | Offered by Mr. Takano of California | TAKANO_9611AMD_03 [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 10:52 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9611 | Offered by Ms. Adams of North Carolina | ADAMS_9611AMD_01 [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 10:52 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9611 | Offered by Ms. Adams of North Carolina | ADAMS_ADAMNC_610 [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 10:52 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9611 | Offered by Mr. Scott of Virginia | SCOTT_9611AMD_05 [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 10:52 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9608 | Offered by Mr. Scott of Virginia | SCOTT_9608AMD_01 [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 11:11 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9608 | Offered by Mr. Scott of Virginia | SCOTT_9608AMD_05 [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 11:11 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9608 | Offered by Mrs. McBath of Georgia | MCBATH_9608AMD_02 [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 11:11 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9604 | Offered by Mr. Scott of Virginia | SCOTT_9604AMD_02 [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 11:11 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9610 | Offered by Ms. Adams of North Carolina | ADAMS_9610AMD_01 [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 11:11 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9610 | Offered by Mr. Takano of California | TAKANO_9610AMD_02 [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 11:11 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9610 | Offered by Mr. Scott of Virginia | SCOTT_9610AMD_04 [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 11:11 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9610 | Offered by Mr. Mannion of New York | MANNION_9610AMD_05 [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 11:11 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9610 | Offered by Ms. Bonamici of Oregon | BONAMICI_9610AMD_09 [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 11:11 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9610 | Offered by Mr. Scott of Virginia | SCOTT_9610AMD_03 [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 11:11 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9610 | Offered by Mr. Scott of Virginia | SCOTT_9610AMD_06 [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 11:11 AM
  • Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 9610 | Offered by Mr. Scott of Virginia | SCOTT_9610AMD_08 [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 11:11 AM

Support Documents

  • Markup Action Summary [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 04:45 PM
  • Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | Submission for the Record | OMB Comment on Proposed Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance [PDF] Added 08/28/2026 at 01:36 PM
  • Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | Submission for the Record | AERA Response on OMB Comment [PDF] Added 08/28/2026 at 01:36 PM
  • Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | Submission for the Record | NEA Letter [PDF] Added 08/28/2026 at 01:36 PM
  • Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | Submission for the Record | Education Week Article [PDF] Added 08/28/2026 at 01:36 PM
  • Rep. Suzanne Bonamici | Submission for the Record | AFT Letter [PDF] Added 08/28/2026 at 01:36 PM
  • Rep. Joe Courtney | Submission for the Record | The Kobeissi Letter Post [PDF] Added 08/28/2026 at 01:36 PM
  • Rep. Joe Courtney | Submission for the Record | Gov Exec Article [PDF] Added 08/28/2026 at 01:36 PM
  • Rep. Joe Courtney | Submission for the Record | Politico Article [PDF] Added 08/28/2026 at 01:36 PM
  • Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | Submission for the Record | GAO Report [PDF] Added 08/28/2026 at 01:36 PM
  • Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | Submission for the Record | Politico Article- Treasury [PDF] Added 08/28/2026 at 01:36 PM
  • Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | Submission for the Record | All4Ed Infographic [PDF] Added 08/28/2026 at 01:36 PM
  • Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | Submission for the Record | AFGE Local 252 Article [PDF] Added 08/28/2026 at 01:36 PM

Votes

  • Roll Call Vote #1 | H.R. 9607 | COURTNEY_9607AMD_05 (COURTNEY) | (Failed 16y-18n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #2 | H.R. 9607 | SCOTT_9607AMD_01 (SCOTT) | (Failed 17y-18n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #3 | H.R. 9607 | SCOTT_9607AMD_04 (SCOTT) | (Failed 16y-19n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #4 | H.R. 9607 | SCOTT_9607AMD_02 (SCOTT) | (Failed 16y-19n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #5 | H.R. 9607 | Motion to Report as Amended | Passed (19y-16n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #6 | H.R. 9609 | ADAMS_9609AMD_06 (ADAMS) | Failed (16y-19n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #7 | H.R. 9609 | ADAMS_9609AMD_08A (ADAMS) | Failed (16y-19n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #8 | H.R. 9609 | ADAMS_9609AMD_04 (ADAMS) | Failed (17y-18n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #9 | H.R. 9609 | SCOTT_9609AMD_05 (SCOTT) | Failed (16y-19n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #10 | H.R. 9609 | SCOTT_9609AMD_09 (SCOTT) | Failed (16y-19n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #11 | H.R. 9609 | MCBATH_9609AMD_01 (MCBATH) | Failed (16y-19n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #12| H.R. 9609 | COURTN_049 (COURTNEY) | Failed (16y-19n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #13 | H.R. 9609 | SCOTT_9609AMD_07 (SCOTT) | Failed (17y-18n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #14 | H.R. 9609 | Motion to Report as Amended | Passed (19y-16n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #15 | H.R. 9602 | Motion to Report as Amended | Passed (20y-16n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #16 | H.R. 9603 | Motion to Report as Amended | Passed (20y-16n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #17 | H.R. 9605 | BONAMICI_9605AMD_01 (BONAMICI) | Failed (16y-20n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #18 | H.R. 9605 | Motion to Report as Amended | Passed (20y-16n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #19 | H.R. 9606 | BONAMICI_H9606AM_001 (BONAMICI) | Failed (16y-20n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #20 | H.R. 9606 | SCOTT_9606AMD_01A (SCOTT) | Failed (17y-19n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #21 | H.R. 9606 | Motion to Report as Amended | Passed (20y-16n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:49 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #22 | H.R. 9611 | TAKANO_9611AMD_03 (TAKANO) | Failed (16y-20n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:57 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #23 | H.R. 9611 | ADAMS_9611AMD_01 (ADAMS) | Failed (16y-20n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:57 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #24 | H.R. 9611 | ADAMS_ADAMNC_610 (ADAMS) | Failed (16y-20n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:57 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #25 | H.R. 9611 | SCOTT_9611AMD_05 (SCOTT) | Failed (16y-20n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:57 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #26 | H.R. 9611 | Motion to Report as Amended | Passed (20y-16n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 12:57 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #27 | H.R. 9608 | SCOTT_9608AMD_01 (SCOTT) | Failed (15y-20n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 01:19 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #28 | H.R. 9608 | MCBATH_9608AMD_02 (MCBATH) | Failed (15y-20n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 01:19 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #29 | H.R. 9608 | SCOTT_9608AMD_05 (SCOTT) | Failed (15y-20n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 01:19 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #30 | H.R. 9608 | Motion to Report as Amended | Passed (20y-15n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 01:19 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #31 | H.R. 9604 | SCOTT_9608AMD_02 (SCOTT) | Failed (15y-20n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 01:19 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #32 | H.R. 9604 | Motion to Report as Amended | Passed (20y-15n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 01:19 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #33 | H.R. 9610 | ADAMS_9610AMD_01 (ADAMS) | Failed (16y-19n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 03:03 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #34 | H.R. 9610 | TAKANO_9610AMD_02 (TAKANO) | Failed (16y-19n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 03:03 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #35 | H.R. 9610 | SCOTT_9610AMD_04 (SCOTT) | Failed (15y-20n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 03:03 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #36 | H.R. 9610 | MANNION_9610AMD_05 (MANNION) | Failed (16y-19n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 03:03 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #37 | H.R. 9610 | BONAMICI_9610AMD_09 (BONAMICI) | Failed (15y-20n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 03:03 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #38 | H.R. 9610 | SCOTT_9610AMD_03 (SCOTT) | Failed (15y-20n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 03:03 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #39 | H.R. 9610 | SCOTT_9610AMD_06 (SCOTT) | Failed (15y-20n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 03:03 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #40 | H.R. 9610 | SCOTT_9610AMD_08 (SCOTT) | Failed (15y-20n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 03:03 PM
  • Roll Call Vote #41 | H.R. 9610 | Motion to Report as Amended | Passed (19y-16n) [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 03:03 PM

First Published: July 13, 2026 at 09:57 AM
Last Updated: August 28, 2026 at 01:36 PM


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