United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 97 D cosponsors

HR 7340 — Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026

Last action — 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.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 97 sponsors

    1 primary, 96 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (97 D).

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Summary

Rebuild America's Schools Act of 2026This bill provides support for long-term improvements to public elementary and secondary school facilities.First, the bill sets forth allocations to states and establishes a need-based grant program for local educational agencies (LEAs) to improve school facilities. Further, the bill specifies allowable uses of grant funds, including carrying out major repairs, improving indoor air quality, and making facilities accessible to individuals with disabilities.Additionally, the bill requires LEAs that receive funds for new construction, modernization, or renovation projects to comply with hazard-resistance building codes and performance criteria under the WaterSense program of the Environmental Protection Agency. Further, the bill requires such LEAs to adopt certain green practices (environmental standards) and requires the use of iron, steel, and manufactured products that are made in the United States (Buy America).The bill restores school infrastructure tax credit bonds.The bill also sets forth reporting requirements, including annual reports on grant program projects and a report by the Government Accountability Office that requires a study of the geographic distribution of projects, the impact of selected projects on student and staff health and safety, and the accessibility of projects to high-needs schools.The bill also establishes the Office of School Infrastructure and Sustainability within the Department of Education.Next, the bill extends through FY2031 the Impact Aid Construction program.Finally, the bill establishes a grant program to assist LEAs with repairing or replacing concrete foundations affected by pyrrhotite (an iron sulfide material linked to crumbling foundations).

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

4 sections in 4 laws

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Strengthening and improvement of elementary and secondary schools · 20 U.S.C. ch. 70 1 section
  • § 7714 Authorization of appropriations Amends

    20 U.S.C. § 7714 — at 7714(d)

    The law today

    (a) Payments for Federal acquisition of real property For the purpose of making payments under section 7702 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated $66,813,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2019, and $71,997,917 for fiscal year 2020. (b) Basic payments; payments for heavily impacted local educational agencies For the purpose of making payments under section 7703(b) of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated $1,151,233,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2019, and $1,240,572,618 for fiscal year 2020. (c) Payments for children with disabilities For the purpose of making payments under section 7703(d) of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated $48,316,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2019, and $52,065,487 for fiscal year 2020. (d) Construction For the purpose of carrying out section 7707 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated $17,406,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2019, and $18,756,765 for fiscal year 2020. (e) Facilities maintenance For the purpose of carrying out section 7708 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated $4,835,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2019, and $5,210,213 for fiscal year 2020.

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Normal taxes and surtaxes · 26 U.S.C. ch. 1 1 section
Assessment · 26 U.S.C. ch. 63 1 section
  • § 6211 Definition of a deficiency Amends

    26 U.S.C. § 6211 — at 6211(b)(4)

    The law today

    (a) In general For purposes of this title in the case of income, estate, and gift taxes imposed by subtitles A and B and excise taxes imposed by chapters 41, 42, 43, and 44 the term “deficiency” means the amount by which the tax imposed by subtitle A or B, or chapter 41, 42, 43, or 44 exceeds the excess of— (1) the sum of (A) the amount shown as the tax by the taxpayer upon his return, if a return was made by the taxpayer and an amount was shown as the tax by the taxpayer thereon, plus (B) the amounts previously assessed (or collected without assessment) as a deficiency, over— (2) the amount of rebates, as defined in subsection (b)(2), made. (b) Rules for application of subsection (a) For purposes of this section— (1) The tax imposed by subtitle A and the tax shown on the return shall both be determined without regard to payments on account of estimated tax, without regard to the credit under section 31, without regard to the credit under section 33, and without regard to any credits resulting from the collection of amounts assessed under section 6851 or 6852 (relating to termination assessments). (2) The term “rebate” means so much of an abatement, credit, refund, or other repayment, as was made on the ground that the tax imposed by subtitle A or B or chapter 41, 42, 43, or 44 was less than the excess of the amount specified in subsection (a)(1) over the rebates previously made. (3) The computation by the Secretary, pursuant to section 6014, of the tax imposed by chapter 1 shall be considered as having been made by the taxpayer and the tax so computed considered as shown by the taxpayer upon his return. (4) For purposes of subsection (a)— (A) any excess of the sum of the credits allowable under sections 21 by reason of subsection (g) thereof, 24 by reason of subsections (d) and (i)(1) thereof, 25A by reason of subsection (i) thereof, 32, 34, 35, 36, 36B, 6428, 6428A, 6428B, and 7527A over the tax imposed by subtitle A (determined without regard to such credits), and (B) any excess of the sum of such credits as shown by the taxpayer on his return over the amount shown as the tax by the taxpayer on such return (determined without regard to such credits), shall be taken into account as negative amounts of tax. (c) Coordination with subchapter C In determining the amount of any deficiency for purposes of this subchapter, adjustments to partnership-related items shall be made only as provided in subchapter C.

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Abatements, credits, and refunds · 26 U.S.C. ch. 65 1 section
  • § 6401 Amounts treated as overpayments Amends

    26 U.S.C. § 6401 — at 6401(b)(1)

    The law today

    (a) Assessment and collection after limitation period. The term “overpayment” includes that part of the amount of the payment of any internal revenue tax which is assessed or collected after the expiration of the period of limitation properly applicable thereto. (b) Excessive credits (1) In general If the amount allowable as credits under subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 (relating to refundable credits) exceeds the tax imposed by subtitle A (reduced by the credits allowable under subparts A, B, D, and G of such part IV), the amount of such excess shall be considered an overpayment. (2) Special rule for credit under section 33 For purposes of paragraph (1), any credit allowed under section 33 (relating to withholding of tax on nonresident aliens and on foreign corporations) for any taxable year shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 only if an election under subsection (g) or (h) of section 6013 is in effect for such taxable year. The preceding sentence shall not apply to any credit so allowed by reason of section 1446. (c) Rule where no tax liability An amount paid as tax shall not be considered not to constitute an overpayment solely by reason of the fact that there was no tax liability in respect of which such amount was paid.

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Also cites: 20 U.S.C. § 6333, 20 U.S.C. § 7801, 25 U.S.C. § 2021, 26 U.S.C. § 6431, 29 U.S.C. § 794, 42 U.S.C. § 6294b

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. 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.

  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.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7340 do?
Rebuild America's Schools Act of 2026This bill provides support for long-term improvements to public elementary and secondary school facilities.First, the bill sets forth allocations to states and establishes a need-based grant program for local educational agencies (LEAs) to improve school facilities. Further, the bill specifies allowable uses of grant funds, including carrying out major repairs, improving indoor air quality, and making facilities accessible to individuals with disabilities.Additionally, the bill requires LEAs that receive funds for new construction, modernization, or renovation projects to comply with hazard-resistance building codes and performance criteria under the WaterSense program of the Environmental Protection Agency. Further, the bill requires such LEAs to adopt certain green practices (environmental standards) and requires the use of iron, steel, and manufactured products that are made in the United States (Buy America).The bill restores school infrastructure tax credit bonds.The bill also sets forth reporting requirements, including annual reports on grant program projects and a report by the Government Accountability Office that requires a study of the geographic distribution of projects, the impact of selected projects on student and staff health and safety, and the accessibility of projects to high-needs schools.The bill also establishes the Office of School Infrastructure and Sustainability within the Department of Education.Next, the bill extends through FY2031 the Impact Aid Construction program.Finally, the bill establishes a grant program to assist LEAs with repairing or replacing concrete foundations affected by pyrrhotite (an iron sulfide material linked to crumbling foundations).
Who sponsors HR 7340?
HR 7340 is sponsored by Norcross, Donald (Democratic), Smith, Adam (Democratic), Panetta, Jimmy (Democratic), Sánchez, Linda T. (Democratic), Tokuda, Jill N. (Democratic), Wilson, Frederica S. (Democratic), Strickland, Marilyn (Democratic), Schakowsky, Janice D. (Democratic), Beyer, Donald S. (Democratic), Plaskett, Stacey E. (Democratic), Horsford, Steven (Democratic), Morelle, Joseph D. (Democratic), Ross, Deborah K. (Democratic), Magaziner, Seth (Democratic), Casten, Sean (Democratic), Lee, Summer L. (Democratic), Takano, Mark (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), McGarvey, Morgan (Democratic), McClellan, Jennifer L. (Democratic), Barragán, Nanette Diaz (Democratic), Pingree, Chellie (Democratic), Mannion, John W. (Democratic), Landsman, Greg (Democratic), Bishop, Sanford D. (Democratic), McBath, Lucy (Democratic), Swalwell, Eric (Democratic), Elfreth, Sarah (Democratic), Goldman, Daniel S. (Democratic), Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila (Democratic), Bonamici, Suzanne (Democratic), Carson, André (Democratic), Mrvan, Frank J. (Democratic), Beatty, Joyce (Democratic), Simon, Lateefah (Democratic), Foster, Bill (Democratic), Scott, David (Democratic), Lieu, Ted (Democratic), Davis, Danny K. (Democratic), Dean, Madeleine (Democratic), Trahan, Lori (Democratic), Craig, Angie (Democratic), Deluzio, Christopher R. (Democratic), Scanlon, Mary Gay (Democratic), Castor, Kathy (Democratic), Jacobs, Sara (Democratic), Mfume, Kweisi (Democratic), Hayes, Jahana (Democratic), Budzinski, Nikki (Democratic), Salinas, Andrea (Democratic), Brownley, Julia (Democratic), Frankel, Lois (Democratic), Latimer, George (Democratic), McClain Delaney, April (Democratic), Moore, Gwen (Democratic), Stansbury, Melanie A. (Democratic), Moulton, Seth (Democratic), Tlaib, Rashida (Democratic), Courtney, Joe (Democratic), Vargas, Juan (Democratic), Omar, Ilhan (Democratic), Kaptur, Marcy (Democratic), Carbajal, Salud O. (Democratic), Thompson, Bennie G. (Democratic), DeGette, Diana (Democratic), Lofgren, Zoe (Democratic), Escobar, Veronica (Democratic), Mullin, Kevin (Democratic), Grijalva, Adelita S. (Democratic), Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" (Democratic), Garamendi, John (Democratic), Sherman, Brad (Democratic), Casar, Greg (Democratic), Boyle, Brendan F. (Democratic), Green, Al (Democratic), Quigley, Mike (Democratic), Thanedar, Shri (Democratic), DeSaulnier, Mark (Democratic), Chu, Judy (Democratic), Bell, Wesley (Democratic), Titus, Dina (Democratic), Cisneros, Gilbert Ray (Democratic), Raskin, Jamie (Democratic), García, Jesús G. "Chuy" (Democratic), Thompson, Mike (Democratic), Balint, Becca (Democratic), Stevens, Haley M. (Democratic), Vindman, Eugene Simon (Democratic), DelBene, Suzan K. (Democratic), Hernández, Pablo Jose (Democratic), Evans, Dwight (Democratic), Hoyle, Val T. (Democratic), Foushee, Valerie P. (Democratic), Walkinshaw, James R. (Democratic), Subramanyam, Suhas (Democratic), Davids, Sharice (Democratic), and Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 7340?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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