A resolution expressing support for the local public K-12 schools of the United States and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 133
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Education
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-03-24: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1805-1806)
- Last Updated
- 2025-09-03T19:47:28Z
Official Summary
This resolution supports federal investment in public K-12 schools, affirms that the Department of Education (ED) plays a vital role in the public education system, and states that public education funding should not be diverted (e.g., through the use of vouchers) to privately run K-12 schools.
The resolution also condemns any executive or legislative action to (1) dismantle or relocate ED or any of its major offices; or (2) reduce federal funding for public education, block federal grants for education, or transfer funding burdens for education to state and local governments.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (20)
Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]
Recent Actions
- 2025-03-24: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1805-1806)
- 2025-03-24: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- Expressing support for the local public K–12 schools of the United States and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education. — issued 2025-03-24 — PDF (8 pages)