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USA119th CongressHR-5334| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2026
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (23)
Laura Friedman (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to expand the existing educator expense deduction to include early childhood educators . It specifically amends Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow these educators to deduct certain unreimbursed expenses, similar to elementary and secondary school teachers. The amendments modify the language to explicitly include "early childhood educator" alongside kindergarten through grade 12 teachers, covering education from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 . This change ensures that educators working with younger children are eligible for the same tax benefits. The provisions of this act will apply to expenses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024 .

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Amendments (7)
SAMDT 6710text
Jul 30, 2026, 7:08 AM·Catherine Cortez Masto
SAMDT 6713text
Jul 30, 2026, 7:08 AM·Mazie K. Hirono
SAMDT 6714text
Jul 30, 2026, 7:08 AM·Maria Cantwell
SAMDT 6715text
Jul 30, 2026, 7:08 AM·Rand Paul
SAMDT 6716text
Jul 30, 2026, 7:08 AM·Peter Welch
SAMDT 6717text
Jul 30, 2026, 7:08 AM·John Kennedy
SAMDT 6719text
Jul 30, 2026, 7:08 AM·Michael F. Bennet

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5272
SEED Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7971
SEED Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5458
SEED Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5254
SEED Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2609
SEED Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5928
SEED Act of 2023
Sep 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2791
Introduced in Senate
Sep 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 25, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Mar 25, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Apr 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 520.
Apr 9, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-600.
Apr 27, 2026
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 27, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3111-3113)
Apr 27, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Apr 27, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5334.
Apr 27, 2026
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)
Apr 27, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 27, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 27, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3111-3112)
Apr 27, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 28, 2026
Received in the Senate.
Jul 13, 2026
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jul 14, 2026
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 454.
Jul 23, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4253)
Jul 23, 2026
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
Jul 23, 2026
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4253)
Jul 23, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Jul 28, 2026
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 12. Record Vote Number: 212. (CR S4292)
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Jul 29, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4323)
Jul 29, 2026
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Jul 29, 2026
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4301)
Jul 29, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Jul 29, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 12. Record Vote Number: 213.
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  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5272
    SEED Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7971
    SEED Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5458
    SEED Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5254
    SEED Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2609
    SEED Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5928
    SEED Act of 2023


  • September 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2791
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • March 25, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.


  • March 25, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 25, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.


  • April 9, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 520.


  • April 9, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-600.


  • April 27, 2026
    Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 27, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3111-3113)


  • April 27, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • April 27, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5334.


  • April 27, 2026
    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)


  • April 27, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 27, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 27, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3111-3112)


  • April 27, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 28, 2026
    Received in the Senate.


  • July 13, 2026
    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • July 14, 2026
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 454.


  • July 23, 2026
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4253)


  • July 23, 2026
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.


  • July 23, 2026
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4253)


  • July 23, 2026
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.


  • July 28, 2026
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 12. Record Vote Number: 212. (CR S4292)
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  • July 29, 2026
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4323)


  • July 29, 2026
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.


  • July 29, 2026
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4301)


  • July 29, 2026
    Measure laid before Senate by motion.


  • July 29, 2026
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 12. Record Vote Number: 213.
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Taxation

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SEED Act

USA119th CongressHR-5334| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2026
This bill aims to expand the existing educator expense deduction to include early childhood educators . It specifically amends Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow these educators to deduct certain unreimbursed expenses, similar to elementary and secondary school teachers. The amendments modify the language to explicitly include "early childhood educator" alongside kindergarten through grade 12 teachers, covering education from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 . This change ensures that educators working with younger children are eligible for the same tax benefits. The provisions of this act will apply to expenses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024 .

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5272
SEED Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7971
SEED Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5458
SEED Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5254
SEED Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2609
SEED Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5928
SEED Act of 2023
Sep 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2791
Introduced in Senate
Sep 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 25, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Mar 25, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Apr 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 520.
Apr 9, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-600.
Apr 27, 2026
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 27, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3111-3113)
Apr 27, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Apr 27, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5334.
Apr 27, 2026
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)
Apr 27, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 27, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 27, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3111-3112)
Apr 27, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 28, 2026
Received in the Senate.
Jul 13, 2026
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jul 14, 2026
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 454.
Jul 23, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4253)
Jul 23, 2026
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
Jul 23, 2026
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4253)
Jul 23, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Jul 28, 2026
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 12. Record Vote Number: 212. (CR S4292)
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Jul 29, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4323)
Jul 29, 2026
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Jul 29, 2026
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4301)
Jul 29, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Jul 29, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 12. Record Vote Number: 213.
View Vote
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5272
    SEED Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7971
    SEED Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5458
    SEED Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5254
    SEED Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2609
    SEED Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5928
    SEED Act of 2023


  • September 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2791
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • March 25, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.


  • March 25, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 25, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.


  • April 9, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 520.


  • April 9, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-600.


  • April 27, 2026
    Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 27, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3111-3113)


  • April 27, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • April 27, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5334.


  • April 27, 2026
    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)


  • April 27, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 27, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 27, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3111-3112)


  • April 27, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 28, 2026
    Received in the Senate.


  • July 13, 2026
    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • July 14, 2026
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 454.


  • July 23, 2026
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4253)


  • July 23, 2026
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.


  • July 23, 2026
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4253)


  • July 23, 2026
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.


  • July 28, 2026
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 12. Record Vote Number: 212. (CR S4292)
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  • July 29, 2026
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4323)


  • July 29, 2026
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.


  • July 29, 2026
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4301)


  • July 29, 2026
    Measure laid before Senate by motion.


  • July 29, 2026
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 12. Record Vote Number: 213.
    View Vote
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (23)
Laura Friedman (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Amendments (7)
SAMDT 6710text
Jul 30, 2026, 7:08 AM·Catherine Cortez Masto
SAMDT 6713text
Jul 30, 2026, 7:08 AM·Mazie K. Hirono
SAMDT 6714text
Jul 30, 2026, 7:08 AM·Maria Cantwell
SAMDT 6715text
Jul 30, 2026, 7:08 AM·Rand Paul
SAMDT 6716text
Jul 30, 2026, 7:08 AM·Peter Welch
SAMDT 6717text
Jul 30, 2026, 7:08 AM·John Kennedy
SAMDT 6719text
Jul 30, 2026, 7:08 AM·Michael F. Bennet
Income tax deductionsPreschool educationTeaching, teachers, curricula