A Senate committee advanced legislation aimed at stopping the Trump administration from shifting core Education Department offices to other agencies. The HELP Committee approved S. 5046 by a 13-9 vote, including provisions that would block transfers covering special education oversight and postsecondary functions. The bill targets interagency agreements the Education Department signed since May 2025, which supporters say are dismantling the department without new congressional authority. Senate Democrats argued these transfers raise compliance and accountability questions for states and families, particularly around the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Republican leaders on the committee signaled both skepticism and selective support, with at least one Republican questioning the bill’s scope while emphasizing interest in specific operational changes. The legislation now heads to the full Senate, where further amendments could narrow or expand its coverage. Separate committee actions and floor timing could determine how quickly agencies can restructure programs before the next wave of federal fiscal and regulatory deadlines.