Bill · H.R. 7340· House(119-HR-7340)
Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/4/2026
- Last activity
- 2/4/2026 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Robert Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 98 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Rebuild America's Schools Act of 2026 aims to provide long-term improvements for public school facilities. It establishes a grant program through Title I to support school infrastructure and includes provisions for school infrastructure bonds in Title II. The bill requires states to develop specific plans and maintain a database of school facility conditions. Additionally, it provides assistance for repairing school foundations affected by pyrrhotite and includes a temporary increase in impact aid construction funding.
Yes· 3 of 23
Would students be better off under this?+9
The bill creates a much better physical and technological learning environment for students.
Does this put more money into public schools?+9
The bill authorizes billions of dollars specifically for the improvement of public school facilities.
Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill directly improves the safety, health, and learning environments of children in public schools.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Long-term School Improvements: The bill provides funds to support long-s-term improvements to public school facilities (Sec. 101(a)).
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Support for Outlying Areas and Bureau-funded Schools: A portion of funds is reserved specifically for outlying areas and assistance for Bureau-funded schools (Sec. 101(b)).
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Improved Learning Environments: Funds can be used to improve indoor air quality, ensure the safety of drinking water, and reduce excessive classroom noise (Sec. 301(a)).
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Energy and Water Efficiency: The act allows for improvements to energy and water efficiency to lower consumption costs (Sec. 301(a)(12)).
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Digital Learning Access: Grants may be used to expand access to high-speed broadband to support digital learning (Sec. 301(b)).
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Safety and Security: Funding can be used to ensure school building envelopes protect occupants from natural elements and human threats (Sec. 301(a)(10)).
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Foundation Repairs: Assistance is provided to repair school foundations that have been damaged by the presence of pyrrhotite (Sec. 602(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Prohibited Uses of Funds: Local educational agencies are barred from using funds for routine and predictable maintenance, minor repairs, vehicles, or central offices (Sec. 302(a)).
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Restrictions on Charter School Funding: Funds cannot be used for facilities of a public charter school that is operated or managed by a for-profit entity (Sec. 302(b)(1)).
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State Financial Obligations: States are required to contribute a non-Federal amount equal to 10 percent of their allocation (Sec. 102(c)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+9Good For Children+8Good For Native Americans+8Good For Low Income Households+7Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Veterans+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+7Increases Renewable Energy Investment+6Improves Rural Development+5Reduces Carbon Emissions+5Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+9Improves Internet Access+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+6Improves Racial Equity+6Improves Poverty Reduction+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Small Business Support+4Improves Economic Growth+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Pandemic Preparedness+5
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 2/24/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/12/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 2/10/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 2/4/2026
- 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.
- 83 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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