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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 9604· 119th Congress

Reduce Red Tape in Native American Schools

Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act

Sponsor
Burgess Owens (R-UT)
Introduced
Jul 9, 2026
Last Action
Jul 15, 2026
Passage
38%
Introduced
Jul 9, 2026
Committee
Jul 15, 2026
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill reduces federal paperwork and bureaucratic requirements for schools serving Native American students and tribal education systems.
  • Detailed policy specifics unavailable—official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
  • Title suggests streamlining regulations, but exact changes require bill text review.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Tribal schools and Native American education programs would face fewer compliance requirements, potentially freeing up resources for instruction.
  • Federal agencies overseeing Indian education lose some authority to enforce rules and monitor programs.
  • Students in affected schools may see different accountability standards than peers in traditional public schools.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill passed House committee 20-15 on July 15, 2026. Next step: full House floor vote, timing unknown.
  • No Senate companion bill exists yet; passage there is uncertain.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your House representative to request position on tribal education autonomy.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 15, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
  • Jul 15, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Jul 9, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Jul 9, 2026Introduced in House
  • Jul 9, 2026Introduced in House