H.R. 10030 — Introduced in House

I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10030 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 3, 2026Mr. 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. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Our Educators Act of 2026. 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.