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HR 2691 United States House · 117th Congress

American Workforce Empowerment Act

Summary
American Workforce Empowerment Act This bill allows tax-preferred college savings plans (529 plans) to fund certain postsecondary certificate programs and apprenticeship programs.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax-advantaged 529 plan usage for workforce programs, promoting tax relief for education costs and aligning with fiscal responsibility.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands 529 plan access to certificate/apprenticeship programs, increasing higher education funding options and educational access for workforce training.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 20, 2021 Last action Apr 20, 2021
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Apr 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Apr 20, 2021
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 28 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Jim Hagedorn
Jim Hagedorn
RRepublican
MN
1
Co
Photo of Ann Wagner
Ann Wagner
RRepublican
MO
2
Co
Photo of Bill Johnson
Bill Johnson
RRepublican
OH
6
Co
Photo of Blaine Luetkemeyer
Blaine Luetkemeyer
RRepublican
MO
3
Co
Photo of Blake D. Moore
Blake D. Moore
RRepublican
UT
1
Co
Photo of Brian Babin
Brian Babin
RRepublican
TX
36
Co
Photo of Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Cathy McMorris Rodgers
RRepublican
WA
5
Co
Photo of Dan Bishop
Dan Bishop
RRepublican
NC
8
Co
Photo of David G. Valadao
David G. Valadao
RRepublican
CA
22
Co
Photo of Debbie Lesko
Debbie Lesko
RRepublican
AZ
8
Co
Photo of Don Bacon
Don Bacon
RRepublican
NE
2