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US HR5339

US HR5339
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act


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Introduced
12/06/2019
In Committee
12/06/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit certain expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the use of funds in a qualified tuition program (commonly known as a 529 account) to pay for expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials.

AI Summary

This bill, the Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act, amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the use of funds in a qualified tuition program (commonly known as a 529 account) to pay for expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials. This includes tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for enrollment or attendance in a recognized postsecondary credential program, as well as fees required to obtain or maintain such a credential. The bill defines a "recognized postsecondary credential program" as a program included on a list prepared under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act or one that meets the training or educational prerequisites to qualify an individual to take an examination developed or administered by an organization widely recognized as providing reputable credentials in the occupation. The amendment applies to expenses paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 12/06/2019)

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