I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3351 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2023 Mr. Veasey (for himself, Mr. Ellzey , and Mr. Allred ) 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 include expenses for certain nonathletic supplies in the above-the-line deduction for eligible educators, and to allow such deduction to interscholastic sports administrators and coaches.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Creating Opportunity for Athletic Coaches to Help Educate Students Act or the COACHES Act . 2. Updates to above-the-line deduction for educators (a) In general Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2)(D)— (A) in the header, by adding and other instructional school personnel at the end, (B) by striking (other than nonathletic supplies for courses of instruction in health or physical education) , and (C) by striking in the classroom and inserting as part of instructional activity , and (2) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting interscholastic sports administrator or coach, after counselor, . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.