Focus on Learning Act

House Bill

H.R. 1275

119th Congress

Focus on Learning Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 8, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jim Banks

R - IN

Cosponsors

9

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

The Focus on Learning Act would prohibit the use of federal funds to carry out an executive order that aims to promote racial equity and support underserved communities across the federal government. This would effectively end initiatives and programs designed to address systemic inequalities.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Introduced9/8/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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Focus on Learning Act

The Focus on Learning Act would prohibit the use of federal funds to carry out an executive order that aims to promote racial equity and support underserved communities across the federal government. This would effectively end initiatives and programs designed

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The Focus on Learning Act would prohibit the use of federal funds to carry out an executive order that aims to promote racial equity and support underserved communities across the federal government. This would effectively end initiatives and programs designed to address systemic inequalities.

Bill Number: 1275
Introduced: 9/8/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Fact Sheet

Title: Focus on Learning Act
Bill Number: 1275
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 9/8/2025
Summary: The Focus on Learning Act would prohibit the use of federal funds to carry out an executive order that aims to promote racial equity and support underserved communities across the federal government. This would effectively end initiatives and programs designed to address systemic inequalities.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Focus on Learning Act would prohibit the use of federal funds to carry out an executive order that aims to promote racial equity and support underserved communities across the federal government. This would effectively end initiatives and programs designed to address systemic inequalities.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to carry out Executive Order 14091 (relating to advancing racial equity and support for underserved communities through the federal government).</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits the use of federal funds for initiatives related to Executive Order 14091, which promotes racial equity and support for underserved communities.
Would effectively end federal programs and policies intended to address historical and systemic disparities.
Applies to all federal agencies and departments, potentially impacting a wide range of government services and initiatives.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would significantly curtail federal efforts to promote racial equity and support underserved communities. This could negatively impact marginalized groups, such as racial minorities and low-income populations, by reducing access to important government services and programs designed to address historical and systemic inequalities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1275, 119th Congress (2025). "Focus on Learning Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1275

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