Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act

This bill would block any import duty (tariff) on school supplies and classroom materials that is higher than the duty in effect on January 19, 2025. It names specific items, such as school supplies, backpacks, lunchboxes, notebooks, coloring books, calendars, keyboards, hairbrushes, pencils, crayons, and pens. The Secretary of Commerce, working with the Secretary of Education, could also designate other items used in K-12 classrooms, unless Congress passes a joint resolution rejecting a designation. Anti-dumping and countervailing duties and certain safeguard duties would not be affected. The Secretary of Commerce would report to Congress every 180 days on which items are exempt.

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Sponsors

• Angela D. Alsobrooks Democrat sponsor
• 6 cosponsors