Bills · HR 2629
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2629Educational facilities and institutionsAir quality
Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act
INTRO APR 3· LAST ACTION APR 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the condition of thousands of public school buildings across the country, particularly in communities that host federal operations but lack a local tax base to support their schools. Many of these schools serve children of military families, Native American communities, and other federal employees.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to safer learning environments, better academic outcomes for students (as studies suggest better facilities correlate with higher achievement), and improved teacher retention, especially in remote areas where dilapidated facilities and lack of housing are significant challenges. If it doesn't pass, many federally impacted schools would likely continue to struggle with outdated, potentially unsafe buildings, impacting student learning and staff morale.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes $250 million annually for four years to fund school construction and repair projects in federally impacted school districts.
This provides a dedicated federal funding stream to address a long-standing infrastructure deficit in these specific school districts.
PROVISION 02
Establishes both formula grants for districts that cannot raise local funds and competitive partnership grants requiring a local match for districts with limited fundraising capacity.
This ensures that funding is accessible to districts with varying financial situations, including those completely dependent on federal aid.
PROVISION 03
Prioritizes competitive grants for emergency situations where school facilities violate basic building codes or life-safety standards.
This focuses immediate attention and resources on the most critical and potentially dangerous school infrastructure issues.
PROVISION 04
Funds are available for a broad range of projects including modernization, basic improvements, and teacher housing where needed.
This allows districts to address diverse needs, from structural safety to supporting teacher recruitment and retention in remote areas.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 15
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
16
BILLS LED
15
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 26%
DEM 13 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 3
Introduced in House
APR 3
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2629
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 3, 2025
Last actionApr 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 3, 2025
House BillHR 2629Educational facilities and institutionsAir quality
Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act
INTRODUCED APR 3, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
15 min
COSPONSORS
15
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
