Bills · HR 7157
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7157Taxation
Supporting Teachers Through Tax Fairness Act
INTRO JAN 20· LAST ACTION JAN 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the financial well-being of public school educators. If passed, it would effectively increase the take-home pay for eligible teachers without requiring a direct salary raise, providing significant financial relief. This could help make the teaching profession more competitive and attractive, potentially encouraging more people to become teachers and reducing turnover in schools.
If this bill becomes law, eligible educators would have more disposable income, which could support their families and local economies. If it doesn't pass, the current tax rules for teachers would remain unchanged, meaning their entire income (minus existing deductions and exemptions) would continue to be subject to federal income tax, missing an opportunity to provide targeted financial support to this profession.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Excludes up to the first $50,000 of wages earned by K-12 public school teachers, instructors, counselors, and aides from their gross income for federal tax purposes.
This provision directly reduces the taxable income for most public school educators, leading to lower federal tax payments.
PROVISION 02
Increases the exclusion limit to $65,000 for educators working in schools with at least 75% students eligible for free/reduced-cost lunches, schools in rural areas, or those teaching special education or STEM.
This provides additional tax relief and an incentive for educators in challenging environments or high-demand subjects.
PROVISION 03
Defines an 'eligible educator' as an individual who works at least 900 hours during a school year as a K-12 teacher, instructor, counselor, or aide in a public elementary or secondary school.
This clarifies who qualifies for the tax exclusion, setting clear boundaries for eligibility.
PROVISION 04
Directs the Treasury Secretary to establish rules and a process for schools to verify an individual's eligibility for these tax exclusions.
This ensures the new tax benefit can be properly administered and verified by tax authorities and schools.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 20
Introduced in House
JAN 20
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7157
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 20, 2026
Last actionJan 20, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 20, 2026
House BillHR 7157Taxation
Supporting Teachers Through Tax Fairness Act
INTRODUCED JAN 20, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 20, 2026
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READING
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