Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (6 Aug 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
What this bill does
S. 5339 would place limits on the duties (tariffs) that the federal government may charge on school supplies and educational materials. The bill's text has not yet been published, so the specific mechanism—which products qualify, what limits would apply, or how they'd be enforced—is not yet known.
Because it addresses school supplies and educational materials, the bill's provisions would likely have some bearing on their purchasers—schools, families, and educators—and on importers or sellers of these goods, though how it would affect them cannot be determined until the text is released.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 6, 2026, by Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and its only recorded action so far is that introduction. As with any newly introduced bill, it would next need to be considered by committee before any further action, such as a committee vote or floor consideration, could occur. No timeline for further action is currently available.
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Timeline
6 Aug 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Common questions
- What does S. 5339 do?
- S. 5339 would place limits on the duties (tariffs) that the federal government may charge on school supplies and educational materials. The bill's text has not yet been published, so the specific mechanism—which products qualify, what limits would apply, or how they'd be enforced—is not yet known. Because it addresses school supplies and educational materials, the bill's provisions would likely have some bearing on their purchasers—schools, families, and educators—and on importers or sellers of these goods, though how it would affect them cannot be determined until the text is released. The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 6, 2026, by Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and its only recorded action so far is that introduction. As with any newly introduced bill, it would next need to be considered by committee before any further action, such as a committee vote or floor consideration, could occur. No timeline for further action is currently available.
- Has S. 5339 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5339. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5339?
- S. 5339 was sponsored by Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5339?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (6 Aug 2026).
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