Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act referral to House committees

Original title: Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act

Last action · September 3, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: Brendan Boyle and 8 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Rules for initial review. The bill proposes federal tax relief for families purchasing school supplies.

Why it matters

This bill addresses the financial burden on families purchasing educational materials, though it is currently in the early legislative committee stage.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Families

The bill is intended to address the affordability of school supplies for households.

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Students

The bill concerns the provision of educational materials used by students.

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No, the bill has only been introduced and referred to committees for consideration.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Sep 3, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
Sep 3, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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