Iowa HSB742 establishes a sales tax holiday and educational activities for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Iowa HSB742 commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a sales tax holiday on clothing priced under $100 from July 3-5, 2026. The bill also mandates that public schools provide instruction on the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 2026. The governor’s task force is directed to decorate the capitol complex, organize events, and create a program for children to submit ornaments for display on a Christmas tree. The Iowa public broadcasting board must broadcast educational programming about the U.S.

Iowa HSB742 establishes a sales tax holiday and educational activities for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Iowa HSB742 commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a sales tax holiday on clothing priced under $100 from July 3-5, 2026. The bill also mandates that public schools provide instruction on the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 2026. The governor’s task force is directed to decorate the capitol complex, organize events, and create a program for children to submit ornaments for display on a Christmas tree. The Iowa public broadcasting board must broadcast educational programming about the U.S.