# 119-hr-7340: Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026

119-hr-7340, Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] (D-VA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-02).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7340
- Congress: 119
- Title: Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-02-04
- Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 98
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-02

## Summary

**A major federal investment to rebuild and modernize public school facilities.** This bill would create a $20.0 billion per year grant program for FY2027–2031, revive tax‑credit school bonds, set green and domestic‑content rules for projects, and fund a targeted program to repair pyrrhotite‑damaged foundations. - Families and students: Schools serving the highest‑poverty populations would get priority for health and safety fixes like indoor air and drinking‑water upgrades. Priority thresholds include elementary and middle schools with at least 40% free/reduced‑price lunch and high schools with at least 30%. - Local school districts, contractors, and financing: LEAs would compete for need‑based grants and must deliver a 10‑year facilities master plan within 180 days of an award. Projects must meet green building, energy and indoor‑air standards, labor rules, and domestic‑content requirements; the bill revives certain tax‑credit bonds and creates new "school infrastructure bonds" with a $10.0 billion annual cap for 2027–2029 and an option to use up to 10% for digital learning. - States and program rules: States must provide a 10% non‑Federal match and maintain at least 90% of their historic share of school facilities capital outlays, with waivers for disasters. States may reserve up to 5% for administration and up to 10% of reserved funds for competitive grants and digital learning support. *This bill would authorize $20.0 billion per year for FY2027–2031 plus tax‑credit bond caps, increasing federal outlays.*

## Cosponsors (98)

- Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (D-WA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10] (D-WA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large] (D-VI), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D-NV), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (D-NC), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12] (D-PA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3] (D-KY), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22] (D-NY), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] (D-OH), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] (D-GA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6] (D-GA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3] (D-MD), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1] (D-IN), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (D-IL), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13] (D-GA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] (D-PA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] (D-MA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] (D-MN), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] (D-PA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (D-FL), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] (D-MD), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13] (D-IL), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22] (D-FL), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16] (D-NY), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6] (D-MD), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (D-CT), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] (D-MN), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (D-OH), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] (D-CO), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16] (D-TX), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35] (D-TX), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] (D-PA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] (D-IL), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (D-MD), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] (D-CA), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large] (D-VT), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI), 2026-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA), 2026-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] (D-WA), 2026-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large] (D-PR), 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] (D-PA), 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4] (D-OR), 2026-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC), 2026-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11] (D-VA), 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10] (D-VA), 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS), 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] (D-NJ), 2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30] (D-TX), 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New tax credits for school bonds: benefit, high. If enacted, holders of designated school infrastructure bonds would get a tax credit equal to 100% of interest paid on each interest date. The bill would limit the total face amount of designated bonds by a national cap of $10 billion for each calendar year 2027, 2028, and 2029, allocated to States…
- Big federal school facilities fund: benefit, high. If enacted, the bill would authorize $20 billion each year for school facilities for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. States would get money based on prior Title I Part A receipts. The Secretary would reserve 0.5% for outlying areas and 0.5% for Bureau-funded schools. States must provide 10% of thei…
- More Impact Aid construction money: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would authorize $100 million per year for Impact Aid construction for each fiscal year 2027 through 2031. This would increase federal construction funding available to Impact Aid‑eligible school districts.
- Grants, planning, and reporting rules: mixed, high. If enacted, States would award competitive grants to the highest-need school districts for building, modernization, decarbonization, efficiency, air quality, and broadband. States may use up to 10% of covered funds for digital learning. Grants would prioritize schools with at least 40% free/reduced…
- Construction rules and Buy American: mixed, medium. If enacted, projects paid with covered funds would need green building verification (for example LEED or an equal State program) and must meet current model building and energy codes and WaterSense standards. Covered funds would include Title I funds from this Act and funds from school infrastructu…
- Pyrrhotite school repair program: mixed, low. If enacted, the Department would run a program to pay the federal share of repairs for schools with pyrrhotite-damaged foundations. The Secretary must publish how States receive money within 180 days. The Secretary must approve or deny State applications within 60 days and send approved allocations…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-17: Paycheck Fairness Act
- 119-hr-14: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2550: Protect America's Workforce Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-7340 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7340)

## Related
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [119-hr-17: Paycheck Fairness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-17)
- [119-hr-14: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-14)
- [119-hr-2550: Protect America's Workforce Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2550)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7340 (as of 2026-09-02).