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Congress·In Committee·26 days ago

House Bill Would Pour $100B Into Fixing Aging Public Schools, Prioritizing Low-Income Districts

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Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

State Impacts

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Key Points

  • This plan would provide $20 billion a year for five years to help public schools fix old buildings. The money would go toward major repairs like fixing leaky roofs, replacing outdated heating and cooling systems, and removing dangerous materials like lead and asbestos.
  • The bill focuses on schools that need the most help, especially those in low-income neighborhoods that cannot easily raise money through local taxes. It also sets aside special funding for schools on tribal lands and in rural areas to improve high-speed internet access for students.
  • New construction and renovation projects would have to follow 'green' rules to save energy and water. The goal is to create more 'net zero' schools that produce their own renewable energy, while also requiring that construction materials like iron and steel be made in America.
  • Beyond direct grants, the policy creates special school infrastructure bonds. These allow local districts to borrow money for construction with the federal government covering the interest costs, making it much cheaper for communities to build new facilities or modernize existing ones.
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Milestones

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Feb 4, 2026House

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.

Feb 4, 2026

Introduced in House

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Education Week·about 7 years ago

Schools Would Get $100 Billion for Repairs, Rebuilding in Democrats' Bill

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7340
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred 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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D: 93

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