Some Republicans in Congress are already deeply skeptical they’ll be able to pass legislation codifying President Donald Trump’s attempt to dismantle the Department of Education, even as other members begin to introduce bills to do so.
Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to start the process to “eliminate” the Education Department, a long sought-after Republican dream. However, even Trump recognized nixing the department would likely require an act of Congress.
Two members have already announced they’re working on legislation related to Trump’s executive order. Rep. Michael Rulli, who was at the signing ceremony for the executive order, told Fox News Digital he plans to “introduce legislation to codify the President’s agenda into law, ensuring that these essential reforms to our children’s education cannot be undone by future administrations.”