# 119-hr-838: A PLUS Act

119-hr-838, A PLUS Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-838
- Congress: 119
- Title: A PLUS Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-31
- Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**States could consolidate multiple federal K–12 education funds into a single, state-led plan.** The bill would let a State combine eligible Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs to reduce administrative burdens while requiring public reporting and civil rights safeguards. - Families and students: States would publish annual public reports showing student progress disaggregated in the same way ESEA requires and explain how federal funds were used to raise achievement and reduce disparities. - State education leaders and agencies: A State could file a declaration that lasts up to 5 years to pool eligible federal, State, and local funds for ESEA purposes. Administrative costs are capped at 1 percent of the consolidated funds or 3 percent if the declaration excludes Part A of Title I. - Private school students and teachers: The law would require equitable participation for private schools in activities paid for under the declaration, following the same rules as ESEA section 8501. - Oversight and protections: Declarations must include assurances of fiscal controls, compliance with federal civil rights laws, and plans for accountability to parents and citizens.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] (R-KY), 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] (R-TN), 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- States could merge federal school funds: benefit, high. This bill would let a State ask to combine many K–12 federal education grants into one plan. Special education (IDEA) funds could not be included. A plan could last up to 5 years. The Education Secretary would have 60 days to approve or it is deemed approved. Administrative costs would be capped at…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1181: Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- 119-hr-1919: Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act
- 119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-838 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/838)

## Related
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
- [119-hr-1181: Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1181)
- [119-hr-1919: Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1919)
- [119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1301)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-838 (as of 2026-04-21).