US SB379 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on February 7 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-07 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 7 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-07 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Allows tax-exempt distributions from qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans) to be used for expenses required for programs to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential or occupational license. A "recognized postsecondary credential" is a credential consisting of an industry-recognized certificate or certification, a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship, a license recognized by the state involved or federal government, or an associate or baccalaureate degree.
Title
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit amounts paid for programs to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential or a license to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of a 529 account.
Sponsors
| Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] | Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI] | Sen. Tammy Duckworth [D-IL] | Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA] |
| Sen. Joe Manchin [D-WV] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-07 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
Subjects
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Employment and training programs
Higher education
Income tax deferral
Income tax exclusion
Licensing and registrations
Student aid and college costs
Taxation
Employment and training programs
Higher education
Income tax deferral
Income tax exclusion
Licensing and registrations
Student aid and college costs
Taxation
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/379/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s379/BILLS-116s379is.pdf |
