Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act

What it does

Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act This bill transfers specified functions relating to international and foreign language studies programs from the Department of Education (ED) to the Department of State.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Joe Wilson (R-SC)

Where it stands

• IntroducedJul 9, 2026
• Passed the House—
• Passed the Senate—
• Sent to the President—
• Became law—

Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16. (Jul 15, 2026)

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Committees

• Education and Workforce Committee
• Foreign Affairs Committee

More

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