HCR 14 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

EDUCATION: Expresses support for federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and memorializes congress to fully cooperate with these efforts

This resolution expresses support for federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and asks Congress to cooperate with those efforts. It directly affects the Louisiana Legislature by formally recording its position on a federal policy change. The bill cites the Tenth Amendment to argue that education powers should remain with states rather than the federal government. It does not create new laws or change state education policy, but rather sends a message to the federal government about Louisiana's stance on the issue.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 11, 2026 Last action May 21, 2026
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What changed between versions

HCR14 Engrossed HCR14 Enrolled · 3 edits · May 7, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized for signature (Enrolled) and expanded to include a broader list of sponsors. A new clause was added arguing that eliminating the Department of Education will improve taxpayer efficiency and student outcomes. The text was reorganized to place the 'Whereas' clauses on the second page, while the 'Resolved' section remains on the first.
Scope change
The scope of the resolution remains the same, but the list of sponsoring legislators was expanded to include additional representatives.
REQUIREMENT

Added a new 'Whereas' clause stating that eliminating the Department of Education aligns with the Tenth Amendment and will lead to better student outcomes and more efficient spending.

TECHNICAL

Updated the list of sponsors to include additional representatives and changed the status from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled', indicating the bill is ready for the Governor's signature.

Reorganized the document layout, moving the 'Whereas' clauses to the second page and the 'Resolved' clauses to the first page.

Floor votes · Senate May 5, 2026 · House Apr 9, 2026

How they voted

2610
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 40
May 5, 2026
D Democratic12
2 Yea 9 Nay 1
75% Nay
R Republican28
24 Yea 1 Nay 3
85% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
4
Committee
3
May 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 26 yeas and 9 nays. Ordered returned to the House.
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rules suspended. Reported favorably.
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, roll called on final consideration, yeas 59, nays 29. The resolution was adopted and ordered to the Senate.
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (9-3).
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
lower
1 primary · 24 co-sponsors

Sponsors