Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
What this bill does
H.R. 10251, the "Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act," would cap tariffs on school supplies and classroom materials. Under the bill, duties on covered items could not exceed the tariff rate that was in effect on January 19, 2025, with exceptions for duties imposed under antidumping/countervailing duty law or Trade Act "safeguard" actions. Covered items include those the Secretary of Commerce, working with the Secretary of Education, designates as classroom supplies, as well as a specific list of products such as backpacks, lunchboxes, notebooks, children's picture and coloring books, calendars, keyboards, hairbrushes, pencils, crayons, and pens and markers. The bill also states it is the sense of Congress that unpredictable tariffs raise costs for students, families, teachers, schools, and local governments.
The bill would primarily affect importers and sellers of school supplies, and by extension students, parents, teachers, and school districts who purchase these goods. It also creates ongoing oversight: the Commerce Department must report every 180 days on which items are exempted, and Congress could block a newly designated item's exemption through an expedited "joint resolution of disapproval" process.
The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Brendan Boyle and six cosponsors, and referred to the House Committees on Ways and Means and Rules. It has not yet been considered by either committee, and would need committee action, House and Senate passage, and the President's signature to become law.
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Timeline
3 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10251 do?
- H.R. 10251, the "Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act," would cap tariffs on school supplies and classroom materials. Under the bill, duties on covered items could not exceed the tariff rate that was in effect on January 19, 2025, with exceptions for duties imposed under antidumping/countervailing duty law or Trade Act "safeguard" actions. Covered items include those the Secretary of Commerce, working with the Secretary of Education, designates as classroom supplies, as well as a specific list of products such as backpacks, lunchboxes, notebooks, children's picture and coloring books, calendars, keyboards, hairbrushes, pencils, crayons, and pens and markers. The bill also states it is the sense of Congress that unpredictable tariffs raise costs for students, families, teachers, schools, and local governments. The bill would primarily affect importers and sellers of school supplies, and by extension students, parents, teachers, and school districts who purchase these goods. It also creates ongoing oversight: the Commerce Department must report every 180 days on which items are exempted, and Congress could block a newly designated item's exemption through an expedited "joint resolution of disapproval" process. The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Brendan Boyle and six cosponsors, and referred to the House Committees on Ways and Means and Rules. It has not yet been considered by either committee, and would need committee action, House and Senate passage, and the President's signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 10251 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10251. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10251?
- H.R. 10251 was sponsored by Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] (D-PA), with 10 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10251?
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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. (3 Sep 2026).
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