119th Congress
H.R. 7883
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Haley M. Stevens(D-MI)
- Introduced
- Mar 9, 2026
- Policy area
- Education
- Committees
- House Committee on Education and Workforce
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (2)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Jahana Hayes (D-CT)
Added later (1)
- Angie Craig (D-MN) · Mar 26, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Addressing Teacher Shortages Program. Through this program, ED shall award grants for local educational agencies to address teacher shortage challenges.
Specifically, grant funds may be used to establish or expand teaching residency programs, teacher mentor programs, specified recruitment and training programs, and other evidence-based strategies to increase teacher retention and support teachers.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 9, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. - Mar 9, 2026
Introduced in House