HR 4173 United States House · 117th Congress

Tax-Free Pell Grant Act

Summary
Tax-Free Pell Grant Act This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, any amount received as a federal Pell Grant. It also expands the definition of qualified tuition and related expenses under the American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning tax credit to include computer or peripheral equipment (up to a maximum of $1,000), child and dependent care expenses, and course materials.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2021
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Introduced Jun 25, 2021 Last action Jun 25, 2021
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Jun 25, 2021
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Jun 25, 2021
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1 primary · 80 co-sponsors

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Photo of Lloyd Doggett
Lloyd Doggett
DDemocratic
TX
37
Co
Photo of Adriano Espaillat
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
NY
13
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Photo of Al Green
Al Green
DDemocratic
TX
9
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Photo of Alan S. Lowenthal
Alan S. Lowenthal
DDemocratic
CA
47
Co
Photo of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DDemocratic
NY
14
Co
Photo of Alma S. Adams
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
NC
12
Co
Photo of Anthony G. Brown
Anthony G. Brown
DDemocratic
MD
4
Co
Photo of Barbara Lee
Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
CA
12
Co
Photo of Bennie G. Thompson
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
MS
2
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Photo of Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Bill Pascrell, Jr.
DDemocratic
NJ
9
Co
Photo of Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
PA
1