I will support greater flexibility in federal programs that help plan and implement charter schools.

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 in order to provide for greater flexibility in the Federal programs supporting the planning and implementation of charter schools.

Mackenzie introduced legislation to increase flexibility in federal charter school programs.

H.R. 7082 (RH) - Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act - BILLS-119hr7082rh | Content Details | GovInfo
primary · other · model gpt-5.4-mini

verified · Source version 58985 · locator 204

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 in order to provide for greater flexibility in the Federal programs supporting the planning and implementation of charter schools.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): The official House bill text matches the commitment's subject: greater flexibility in federal programs supporting charter school planning and implementation.

unresolved same_term A for effort

H.R. 7082 Reported in House - Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 95%

verified · Source version 58985 · locator 516

Mr. Mackenzie introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Mackenzie personally introduced the House bill during his current House term, showing concrete support/effort toward the charter-school flexibility policy.

unresolved same_term A for effort

H.R. 7082 Reported in House - Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 95%

unverified · Source version 58987 · locator unknown

On January 15, 2026, Representative Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) introduced H.R. 7082, the Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools (FLEX) Act. On January 21, 2026, the Committee on Education and Workforce considered H.R. 7082 in a legislative session and reported it favorably, as amended, to the House of Representatives by a recorded vote of 19-15.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The House committee report confirms Mackenzie's bill advanced out of committee, but does not show enactment into law.

unresolved same_term A for effort

House Report 119-651 - FOSTERING LEARNING AND EXCELLENCE IN CHARTER SCHOOLS ACT
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 94%

unverified · Source version 58987 · locator unknown

Representative Mackenzie offered an amendment in the nature of a substitute to allow state entities to distribute CSP funds up front instead of on a reimbursement basis and also to allow up to 15 percent of national activities funds under CSP to go to states with laws favorable to charter schools. The amendment passed by voice vote.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The committee report documents an additional Mackenzie amendment that would increase flexibility in Charter Schools Program funding mechanics.

unresolved same_term A for effort

House Report 119-651 - FOSTERING LEARNING AND EXCELLENCE IN CHARTER SCHOOLS ACT
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 93%

verified · Source version 58988 · locator 1551

Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): The latest official House status located is reported/Union Calendar action, not final passage or enactment; the policy remains unresolved as of the refresh.

unresolved same_term A for effort

H.R. 7082 (RH) - Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act - BILLS-119hr7082rh | Content Details | GovInfo
primary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 92%

verified · Source version 58990 · locator 1298

Mrs. Moody (for herself, Mr. Budd, and Mr. Tuberville) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): A Senate counterpart was introduced and referred to committee, but the official record found no Senate passage or enactment.

unresolved same_term

S. 4328 (IS) - Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act - BILLS-119s4328is | Content Details | GovInfo
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 88%