Bills · HR 7340
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7340Education
Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026
INTRO FEB 4· LAST ACTION FEB 4
READING
58MIN
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because the physical condition of school buildings can significantly impact a student's ability to learn and a teacher's ability to teach. Many public schools nationwide are aging, with outdated facilities, poor ventilation, and deferred maintenance issues that can affect air quality, safety, and even internet access. If this bill passes, it could lead to widespread improvements in school infrastructure, creating healthier, safer, and more technologically advanced spaces for millions of students, potentially boosting academic performance and overall well-being. It could also stimulate local economies through construction jobs and promote energy efficiency in public buildings.
If the bill doesn't become law, many schools will continue to rely solely on local and state funding for infrastructure projects, which often fall short of addressing extensive repair and modernization needs. This could perpetuate inequities in school facilities, where underfunded districts struggle with deteriorating buildings, inadequate technology, and poor environmental conditions, while wealthier districts have more resources for upkeep and upgrades. The bill's passage would represent a significant federal commitment to tackling this national challenge, whereas its failure would leave the burden largely on already strained local budgets.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a federal grant program to provide financial assistance to states and local school districts for long-term improvements to public school facilities.
This provides a dedicated federal funding source to address deferred maintenance and modernization needs in schools nationwide.
PROVISION 02
Creates new 'School Infrastructure Bonds' which are tax credit bonds designed to help school districts finance capital projects.
This offers an additional financial tool for school districts to fund large-scale construction and renovation projects at a lower cost.
PROVISION 03
Requires all funded school projects to incorporate hazard resistance, energy and water conservation measures, and 'green' practices, while also mandating the use of American-made iron, steel, and manufactured products.
This ensures that school improvements result in safer, more environmentally sustainable buildings and supports American industries and jobs.
PROVISION 04
Establishes an Office of School Infrastructure and Sustainability within the Department of Education and directs studies on the physical condition of public schools.
This creates a central point of expertise and data collection to better understand and manage the needs of school infrastructure nationwide.
PROVISION 05
Provides specific assistance to states and local educational agencies to repair school foundations affected by pyrrhotite.
This addresses a particular and costly structural issue impacting schools in specific regions, offering targeted relief for critical repairs.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 98
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
33
BILLS LED
18
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 98 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 4
Introduced in House
FEB 4
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7340
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 4, 2026
Last actionFeb 4, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026
House BillHR 7340Education
Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026
INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 4, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
58 min
COSPONSORS
98
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
