H.R. 7082 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
FLEX Act
H.R. 7082 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jan 15, 2026, sponsored by Ryan Mackenzie with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act or the FLEX Act This bill expands and revises the Charter Schools Program (CSP), including by expanding the allowable uses of CSP funds. Current law authorizes competitive grants to state entities (e.g., state educational agencies and state charter school boards) and, through them, subgrants to eligible applicants (i.e., charter school developers) to enable them to open…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 15, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 566. (May 13, 2026)
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