Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HR 55 — A resolution to support the devolution of power from the United States Department of Education to the states and to urge the United States Congress to fully cooperate with these efforts.

Last action — adopted

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 20, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

A resolution to support the devolution of power from the United States Department of Education to the states and to urge the United States Congress to fully cooperate with these efforts.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Bill HR 55 added three new sections that introduce updated provisions aimed at enhancing the bill's effectiveness. At the same time, it removed three previous lines that were likely outdated or not aligned with the current objectives of the legislation. These changes are important because they help ensure that the bill is more relevant and better addresses the needs it aims to serve.

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and Whereas, Despite 276 billion dollars in one-time spending for COVID-19 recovery efforts, and the Department of Education spending LSB Research Services Division BNT R0088'25_HR0055_INTR_1 j7506a 1 268 billion dollars in the 2024 fiscal year, gaps in meeting educational needs continue to cause our students to suffer;
and Whereas, Despite 276 billion dollars in one-time spending for COVID-19 recovery efforts, and the Department of Education spending LSB Research Services Division BNT R0088'25_HR55_AA_1 c9whis 1 268 billion dollars in the 2024 fiscal year, gaps in meeting educational needs continue to cause our students to suffer;
and be it further Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Secretary of the United States Department of Education, the LSB Research Services Division BNT R0088'25_HR0055_INTR_1 j7506a President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
and be it further Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Secretary of the United States Department of Education, the LSB Research Services Division BNT R0088'25_HR55_AA_1 c9whis President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
LSB Research Services Division BNT R0088'25_HR0055_INTR_1 j7506a
LSB Research Services Division BNT R0088'25_HR55_AA_1 c9whis
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Action History

  1. adopted

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 55 do?
A resolution to support the devolution of power from the United States Department of Education to the states and to urge the United States Congress to fully cooperate with these efforts.
Who sponsors HR 55?
HR 55 is sponsored by Tim Kelly (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 55?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 20, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HR 55?
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