House Bill Would Pour $100B Into Fixing Aging Public Schools, Prioritizing Low-Income Districts
The Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026 is currently sitting in the House committees on Education and Workforce and Ways and Means. No action has been taken on this bill since February 3, 2026. Because it has not moved in five months, the bill is considered stalled.
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 5049 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5049 (118th) →Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Rural schools are specifically mentioned as targets for improved high-speed broadband access through the digital learning provisions. Up to 10% of grant funds can go toward expanding internet access for digital learning, which would benefit students in rural farming and ranching communities where broadband infrastructure is often lacking.
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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
A new report highlights a massive funding gap in school infrastructure, prompting Senator Jack Reed to advocate for the Rebuild America's Schools Act. The legislation would target federal investments to help local districts address modernization needs and ensure student safety.
The legislation provides $100 billion in grants and $30 billion in bond authority for high-poverty schools. It requires buildings to comply with green standards and use American-made iron and steel, focusing on safety upgrades like HVAC systems and lead removal.
The Rebuild America's Schools Act would provide $70 billion in direct funding and $30 billion in tax-credit bonds. The plan targets schools serving large shares of students in poverty, addressing unsafe conditions and lack of basic resources like high-speed internet.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026
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