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H.R.1205: ABLE Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced Feb. 26, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
203 (114 Democrats, 1 Independent, 89 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009 or the ABLE Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish tax-exempt ABLE accounts for individuals with a disability to pay certain expenses of such individuals, including expenses for education, housing, transportation, employment support, medical care, and certain life necessities. Defines "individual with a disability" as an individual who is eligible to receive certain...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb. 26, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.) |