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S.1822: 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.
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 14, 2017
- Latest Major Action Sept. 14, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Sept. 14, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans), to allow distributions from the 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 14, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Sept. 14, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) |