Full Committee Markup of "Less Bureaucracy, Better Education" Legislative Package | Part 2

The House Committee on Education & Workforce convened on July 16, 2026, to conduct a full committee markup of the "Less Bureaucracy, Better Education" legislative package. The meeting primarily involved voting on multiple amendments to various bills within the package, including HR 9603, HR 9604, HR 9605, HR 9606, HR 9608, HR 9610, and HR 9611. Several amendments were proposed and voted on, with many failing to pass, while others were adopted, leading to the bills being reported to the House of Representatives with recommended amendments. The committee authorized staff to make technical and conforming changes to the bills and allowed members to submit additional views or materials electronically. The session focused on legislative adjustments rather than direct procurement or contracting decisions, and no specific budget allocations, contract awards, or vendor selections were discussed.