119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1054


To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers.


IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 6, 2025

Mr. Casten (for himself and Mr. Burchett) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means


A BILL

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2025”.

SEC. 2. Increase in deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers.

(a) In general.—Section 62(a)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—

(1) by striking “elementary and secondary school teachers” in the heading and inserting “eligible educators”, and

(2) by striking “$250” and inserting “$1,000”.

(b) Conforming amendments.—Section 62(d)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—

(1) by striking “2015” and inserting “2026”,

(2) by striking “$250” and inserting “$1,000”, and

(3) by striking “calendar year 2014” and inserting “calendar year 2025”.

(c) Effective date.—The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning December 31, 2025.