HR 5334 · introduced · niche
SEED Act
- education
- taxes
What this bill does
- This bill lets pre-K teachers deduct up to $300 annually for classroom and professional development expenses from their federal taxes.
- Early childhood educators at pre-K schools gain access to a tax deduction previously available only to K-12 teachers.
- The deduction amount matches current K-12 educator rules and adjusts annually for inflation.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How would a $300 annual tax deduction affect pre-K teacher recruitment and retention compared to wage increases or other support?
- 02
What evidence exists that pre-K teachers currently lack resources for classroom supplies and professional development that this deduction would address?
- 03
Should the deduction be expanded beyond $300, and how would Congress determine the appropriate level without creating inequity across education levels?
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Sponsor · D-CA-19
Jimmy Panetta
Citizen cosponsors
0
In Congress
23/ 435
House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2026-04-28
Joining the bill
David G. Valadao
R-CA-22 · original
Angie Craig
D-MN-2 · original
Troy A. Carter
D-LA-2 · original
Danny K. Davis
D-IL-7 · original
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
R-PA-1 · original
Maggie Goodlander
D-NH-2 · original
Kevin Mullin
D-CA-15 · original
Joe Neguse
D-CO-2 · original
Chellie Pingree
D-ME-1 · original
Chris Pappas
D-NH-1 · original
Michael Lawler
R-NY-17
Eric Sorensen
D-IL-17
+ 11 more
Legislative timeline
2026-04-28 · senate · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate.
2026-04-27 · house · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-04-27 · house · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3111-3112)
2026-04-27 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3111-3112)
2026-04-27 · house · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5334.
2026-04-27 · house · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3111-3113)
2026-04-27 · house · Floor
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2026-04-09 · house · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 520.
2026-04-09 · house · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-600.
2026-04-09 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-600.
2026-03-25 · house · Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
2026-03-25 · house · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-09-11 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2025-09-11 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-09-11 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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