Supporting Our Educators Act of 2026

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 10030 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10030 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and adjust for inflation the above-the-line deduction for teachers. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 3, 2026 Mr. Lawler introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and adjust for inflation the above-the-line deduction for teachers. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Our Educators Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS. (a) In General.--Section 62(a)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$250'' and inserting ``$600''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 62(d)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2026'', (2) by striking ``$250'' and inserting ``$600'', and (3) by striking ``calendar year 2014'' and inserting ``calendar year 2025''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. <all>