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Afterschool for All Act (H.R. 8654)

Original title: Afterschool for All Act

May 4, 2026

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Where This Stands

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Last action
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.May 4, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would significantly expand the budget for community-based afterschool services while simultaneously increasing the federal income tax rate for corporations, directly impacting both public education service providers and business tax liabilities.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Nita M. Lowey Community Learning Centers

The program receives a significant increase in authorized annual funding and a name change.

Corporations

Entities subject to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 will face a 1% increase in their corporate tax rate.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill increases federal funding for afterschool programs to $10 billion annually through 2035 and raises the corporate tax rate from 21% to 22% to help pay for it. It also renames the Nita M. Lowey Community Learning Centers program by removing the '21st Century' designation.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill would significantly expand the budget for community-based afterschool services while simultaneously increasing the federal income tax rate for corporations, directly impacting both public education service providers and business tax liabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding will afterschool programs receive under this bill?
The bill authorizes $10 billion for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2035.
How will the funding for this program be paid for?
The bill proposes to increase the corporate tax rate from 21% to 22%.
Does this bill change the name of the afterschool program?
Yes, it removes the '21st Century' designation from the Nita M. Lowey Community Learning Centers program.

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Funding Increase Scale

The bill proposes a 10-fold increase in annual funding for the Community Learning Centers program compared to the 2017-2020 levels.

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  • Controversy75
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  • Entertainment10
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