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BillHR 7157 · 119

Supporting Teachers Through Tax Fairness Act

Introduced
Jan 20, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Jan 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Provides tax fairness for teachers by potentially altering their tax obligations. Requires changes to the tax code to support teachers.

Sponsored By

Cleo Fields
Democrat · Louisiana · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 20, 2026
  2. Jan 20, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects teachers, potentially reducing their tax burdens and increasing their take-home pay. It could also impact school districts and taxpayers by altering the tax revenue and distribution.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
IntroducedJan 20, 2026
Last UpdatedJan 20, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Subjects
  • Economy
  • Education

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.