Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act

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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Caps import taxes on school supplies, making them more affordable for families.

This bill would cap import taxes on many school supplies and educational materials. It aims to make items like backpacks, notebooks, and pencils more affordable for students, families, and teachers by preventing duties from rising above their January 2025 levels. These changes would take effect immediately if the bill becomes law.

What Would Change

Today, import taxes on school supplies can change and increase over time, potentially making them more expensive. If this bill becomes law, duties on many designated school supplies and educational materials would be capped at their January 19, 2025, levels, meaning they could not increase beyond that point, unless for specific trade reasons.

Key Provisions

Caps import taxes on many school supplies and educational materials at their January 19, 2025, levels.
Exempts specific items like backpacks, notebooks, pencils, and children's books from higher import taxes.
Lets the Department of Commerce, with the Department of Education, designate other classroom items for these duty limits.
Requires the Department of Commerce to report to Congress every 180 days on which items are exempt.

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HR 10251 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10

Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act

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