H.R. 7883
119th Congress
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
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Cosponsors
3
Actions
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Amendments
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Committees
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Since introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
9 March 2026·4 months ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 10 April 2026
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.
Timeline
3 actions
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
9 March 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
9 March 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
9 March 2026 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
2 cosponsors
Sponsor
Democrat:Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]MICosponsors
- Democrat2100%
- Democrat:Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]MN
- Democrat:Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]CT
Classification
Policy area
EducationCosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 1 on 9 March 2026 to 2 on 26 March 2026.
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