H.R. 9607 · In committee · Education

Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act

What it does

Transfers education and workforce development functions from the Department of Education's Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education to the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.
Transfers all personnel and appropriations related to workforce development programs including adult education, family literacy, and career and technical education to the Department of Labor.
Requires the Office of Management and Budget to ensure the transfer does not create a net increase in full-time equivalent employees at either agency and to certify compliance to Congress.

Official summary

Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act This bill transfers specified functions relating to education and workforce development programs from the Department of Education (ED) to the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Specifically, the bill transfers to the ETA all the functions and authorities exercised by ED before the bill's effective date related to ED's Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. This office administers adult education and family literacy programs under Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and career and technical education programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. (On July 15, 2025, ED announced an interagency agreement with Labor for Labor to manage competitions, provide technical assistance, and integrate ED's programs with Labor's existing programs, while ED must maintain its statutory responsibilities and program oversight.) Additionally, the bill transfers to the ETA all personnel and appropriations related to the functions that are transferred under this bill. The bill outlines the authority of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) related to…

Latest action

Jul 15, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.

Committee: House Education and Workforce