Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-03-04T09:06:58Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7340 Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/4/2026, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7340

The Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026, designated as H.R. 7340 in the 119th Congress and introduced on February 4, 2026, aims to address the state of the country's schools. The bill likely focuses on improving infrastructure, facilities, and resources in educational institutions across the nation. Specific provisions may include funding allocations for school construction and renovation projects, enhancing access to modern technology, and promoting a conducive learning environment for students. For more detailed information, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7340/BILLS-119hr7340ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 7340

Rebuild America's Schools Act of 2026

This 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).

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Current Status of Bill HR 7340

Bill HR 7340 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2026. Bill HR 7340 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2026. Bill HR 7340's most recent activity was 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. as of February 4, 2026