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Keep Our PACT Act

USA119th CongressHR-869| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2025
Susie Lee

Susie Lee

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (22)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)George Whitesides (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee, Budget Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act," aims to ensure full federal funding for two critical education programs: Part A of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It seeks to fulfill long-standing commitments to provide high-quality education and support for all students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and those with disabilities. For Part A of Title I of ESEA, the bill mandates specific appropriations from fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2035. These appropriations are designed to incrementally increase each year, starting from the fiscal year 2025 appropriation and adding a specified amount, or the full authorized amount, whichever is greater. By fiscal year 2035, the funding for these programs is set to reach over $54 billion or the full authorized amount. Regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the legislation amends existing law to provide mandatory funding from fiscal year 2026 onward. The bill outlines a progressive funding schedule, with both authorized and appropriated amounts increasing annually. The ultimate goal is to achieve the federal commitment of providing 40 percent of the national current average per-pupil expenditure for students with disabilities by fiscal year 2035 and for all subsequent years. This calculation is based on the number of eligible children with disabilities and the average per-pupil expenditure. Finally, the bill designates all amounts provided through these amendments as an emergency requirement . This designation, made pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 and relevant budget resolutions, exempts these funds from certain budgetary constraints.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2315
Keep Our PACT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-764
Keep Our PACT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2715
Keep Our PACT Act
Jan 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-343
Introduced in Senate
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2315
    Keep Our PACT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-764
    Keep Our PACT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2715
    Keep Our PACT Act


  • January 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-343
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

Education

Related Bills

  • S 119-343: Keep Our PACT Act
  • S 119-1277: IDEA Full Funding Act
  • HR 119-2598: IDEA Full Funding Act
AppropriationsEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationSpecial education

Keep Our PACT Act

USA119th CongressHR-869| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2025
This bill, titled the "Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act," aims to ensure full federal funding for two critical education programs: Part A of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It seeks to fulfill long-standing commitments to provide high-quality education and support for all students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and those with disabilities. For Part A of Title I of ESEA, the bill mandates specific appropriations from fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2035. These appropriations are designed to incrementally increase each year, starting from the fiscal year 2025 appropriation and adding a specified amount, or the full authorized amount, whichever is greater. By fiscal year 2035, the funding for these programs is set to reach over $54 billion or the full authorized amount. Regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the legislation amends existing law to provide mandatory funding from fiscal year 2026 onward. The bill outlines a progressive funding schedule, with both authorized and appropriated amounts increasing annually. The ultimate goal is to achieve the federal commitment of providing 40 percent of the national current average per-pupil expenditure for students with disabilities by fiscal year 2035 and for all subsequent years. This calculation is based on the number of eligible children with disabilities and the average per-pupil expenditure. Finally, the bill designates all amounts provided through these amendments as an emergency requirement . This designation, made pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 and relevant budget resolutions, exempts these funds from certain budgetary constraints.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2315
Keep Our PACT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-764
Keep Our PACT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2715
Keep Our PACT Act
Jan 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-343
Introduced in Senate
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2315
    Keep Our PACT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-764
    Keep Our PACT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2715
    Keep Our PACT Act


  • January 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-343
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
Susie Lee

Susie Lee

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (22)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)George Whitesides (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee, Budget Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 119-343: Keep Our PACT Act
  • S 119-1277: IDEA Full Funding Act
  • HR 119-2598: IDEA Full Funding Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationSpecial education