S. 3992 — Introduced in Senate

II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3992 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 5, 2022Mr. Brown (for himself, Mr. Menendez, Ms. Klobuchar, Ms. Smith, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Casey, Mr. Murphy, and Mr. Booker) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2022. 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— (1) by striking elementary and secondary school teachers in the heading and inserting eligible educators, and (2) by striking $250 and inserting $1,000. (b) Conforming amendments Section 62(d)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking 2015 and inserting 2022, (2) by striking $250 and inserting $1,000, and (3) by striking calendar year 2014 and inserting calendar year 2021. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning December 31, 2021.