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- H.R.1627
H.R.1627: Higher Education Access and Affordability Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced May 15, 1997
- Latest Major Action Aug. 5, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Higher Education Access and Affordability Act of 1997 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income distributions from a qualified State tuition program used for qualified higher education expenses (including room and board). (Sec. 3) Makes the employer-provided educational assistance program exclusion permanent. (Sec. 4) Establishes an income-based deduction of up to $2,500 per year for certain qualified higher education...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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See H.R.2014.
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| May 15, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Nancy Lee Johnson (R-Conn.) |