H.R. 899

House

To terminate the authority for the Shelter and Services Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX)

Passed the House

The House of Representatives has passed this bill. It now moves to the Senate.

In brief

This bill terminates the Department of Education, effectively ending the agency's operations and oversight of federal education programs. Under this legislation, the department would be abolished on December 31, 2026. Introduced by Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY), the bill is currently referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. It applies to all federal administrative functions and specialized offices currently housed within the department.

Votes recorded

Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.

Passed 220-199House · February 14, 2025Roll call

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

February 14, 2025 · House
Passed the House
The House passed legislation to terminate the FEMA Shelter and Services Program, which provides assistance to non-citizens.
Passed 220-199
Next: Heads to the Senate for consideration.
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