Bills · S 3777
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3777Education
Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026
INTRO FEB 4· LAST ACTION FEB 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the condition of public school buildings, which can significantly impact student learning, health, and safety. Many schools across the U.S. are aging, with infrastructure issues like leaky roofs, outdated heating systems, and inadequate ventilation, which can lead to poor air quality and uncomfortable learning conditions. If this bill becomes law, it would provide substantial funding to upgrade these facilities, potentially leading to better academic outcomes, reduced exposure to hazards, and lower operational costs for schools through improved energy efficiency.
Without this bill, many school districts, especially those in economically disadvantaged areas, might continue to struggle to fund necessary repairs and upgrades due to limited local budgets. The bill's focus on hazard resistance and green practices also connects to broader concerns about climate change resilience and creating sustainable public infrastructure. It's about ensuring all students have access to safe, modern, and effective learning environments, and that public funds are invested in long-term, resilient infrastructure.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a federal grant program to provide funds to states, which then allocate them to local educational agencies based on need for public school facility improvements.
This provides direct financial assistance to school districts, prioritizing those with higher numbers of low-income students, to address critical infrastructure needs.
PROVISION 02
Restores and creates specific 'School Infrastructure Bonds' as a way for local educational agencies to finance school construction and renovation projects.
This offers an alternative, potentially more affordable, financing mechanism for school districts to undertake large-scale facility improvements.
PROVISION 03
Requires funded projects to meet standards for hazard resistance, energy and water conservation, and green practices, including a preference for 'net zero energy schools'.
This ensures that new and renovated facilities are built to be safer, more sustainable, and cost-efficient in the long term, adapting to modern environmental challenges.
PROVISION 04
Mandates the use of American-made iron, steel, and manufactured products in projects funded by the bill.
This provision aims to support domestic industries and jobs within the United States.
PROVISION 05
Provides temporary increased funding for Impact Aid Construction, which helps school districts affected by federal activities (like military bases or tribal lands), and offers specific assistance for school foundations damaged by pyrrhotite.
This targets specific, often overlooked, funding needs for unique school districts and addresses a particular structural damage issue affecting some regions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 20
D· Rhode Island
YRS IN OFFICE
35
BILLS LED
43
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 20 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 4
Introduced in Senate
FEB 4
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S491)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3777
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 4, 2026
Last actionFeb 4, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026
Senate BillS 3777Education
Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026
INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 4, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
57 min
COSPONSORS
20
COMPLEXITY
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