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119th Congress Taxation

H.R. 1151: Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 7, 2025
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Feb 7, 2025

This bill expands the expenses eligible for tax-free withdrawals from a qualified tuition program (known as a 529 plan) to include tuition, fees (including test fees), books, supplies, equipment, and other expenses related to the enrollment or attendance in a recognized postsecondary credentialing program.

Under the bill, a recognized postsecondary credentialing program includes certain programs identified by a state as providing training services, a program listed in the Web Enabled Approval Management System (WEAMS) maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs, certain examinations required to obtain or maintain a credential, and other reputable credentialing programs.

Further, under the bill, such programs must be designed for an individual to obtain

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  • an industry-recognized postsecondary employment credential (e.g., project management professional certificate, advanced emergency medical technician certificate, and welding supervisor certificate),
  • a certificate of completion of a registered and certified apprenticeship,
  • an occupational or professional license issued or recognized by a state or the federal government (and any certification required for obtaining such license), or
  • an associate or baccalaureate degree.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

203

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

24 points earned
  1. 1Robert Wittman R-VA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reached a cosponsor milestone5 events+24
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History

  1. Feb 7, 2025Introduced in the House by Robert Wittman.
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  1. Feb 7, 2025Introduced in House
  2. Feb 7, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.