Afterschool for All Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8654
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Education
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-04: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-21T18:56:43Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
The Afterschool for All Act (H.R. 8654) aims to reauthorize and expand funding for the Nita M. Lowey Community Learning Centers program—afterschool initiatives that provide academic support, enrichment activities, and safe environments for students outside regular school hours—under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). It also adjusts federal revenue sources to support this expansion.
Key Provisions
- Funding Authorization: Allocates $10 billion annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2035 for the Community Learning Centers program, with funds remaining available until spent.
- Program Name Change: Removes "21st Century" from the program's title in ESEA's Part B of Title IV and updates the table of contents accordingly.
- Corporate Tax Adjustment: Increases the federal corporate tax rate from 21% to 22% under the Internal Revenue Code, effective for taxable years after enactment.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- ESEA Amendments (20 U.S.C. § 7176): Replaces prior authorization of $1 billion for FY 2017 (with declining amounts through 2020) with a massive 10-fold funding increase over 10 years.
- Program Rebranding: Simplifies the name from "21st Century Community Learning Centers" to "Community Learning Centers," without altering core operations.
- Tax Code Change (26 U.S.C. § 11(b)): Raises the corporate income tax rate by 1 percentage point, the first such increase since 2017 tax reforms.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: U.S. Department of Education gains substantial resources to award grants for afterschool programs; IRS collects higher corporate tax revenue to offset costs.
- Citizens: Expands access to afterschool services for millions of students, particularly in underserved communities, potentially improving academic outcomes, safety, and family work-life balance.
- No notable international relations impacts.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Students and Families: Primary beneficiaries through expanded afterschool programs.
- Schools and Nonprofits: Eligible grantees for program implementation.
- State and Local Education Agencies: Involved in grant distribution and oversight.
- Corporations: Face a modest tax increase, potentially affecting profits and investment decisions.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Straightforward statutory amendments with clear effective dates; no challenges to congressional spending authority under Article I.
- Constitutional: Aligns with federal spending power for education; tax increase within Congress's taxing authority.
- Political: Significant funding boost may spark debates on education priorities and fiscal responsibility; minor tax hike could draw opposition from business interests.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
Cosponsors (11)
Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34], Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26], Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31], Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7]
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-04: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- 2026-05-04: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- 2026-05-04: Introduced in House
- 2026-05-04: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Afterschool for All Act — issued 2026-05-04 — PDF (3 pages)