Washington, Sept. 3 -- Congresswoman Janelle Bynum issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) introduced the Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act to lower the cost of school supplies for students and teachers. The legislation would exempt school supplies and educational materials from President Trump's tariff taxes, which have raised prices for families across the country.
"Between gas, groceries, and rent, our families are already struggling with rising costs," said Congresswoman Bynum. "School supplies are the latest example of how Trump's tariffs are pricing people out of the essentials. With costs up and school supply lists out, families are having to mak...