FLEX Act
Summary
If enacted, the bill would give charter schools more flexibility to respond to their communities' needs while maintaining existing federal funding levels. The bill has passed committee review and is eligible for a full House floor vote.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 15.
Jan 21, 2026
Jan 21, 2026 · 15:15
H.R. 7082, the "Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools (FLEX) Act"; H.R. 7086, the "Equitable Access to School Facilities Act"; H.R. 4624, the "Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act"
Summary
On January 21, 2026, the House Committee on Education and Workforce held a markup session on three bills with distinct policy focuses. The Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools (FLEX) Act seeks to amend federal education law to provide greater flexibility in programs supporting charter school planning and implementation. The Equitable Access to School Facilities Act aims to support state policies that improve the quality and affordability of charter school facilities by expanding grant programs and authorizing technical assistance for charter school growth. The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act modernizes federal boxing regulation by authorizing the creation of private-sector Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) and enhancing safety standards for professional boxers, including minimum compensation and health insurance requirements. During the markup, the committee advanced the bills with bipartisan support. The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act was approved 30-4, while the Equitable Access to School Facilities Act was ordered to be reported by a vote of 19-15. The FLEX Act was also ordered reported. These votes reflect committee approval to send the bills forward, though passage in markup does not guarantee the bills will advance further in the legislative process. The bills now move toward potential floor consideration in the House.
