HR 1477 United States House · 118th Congress

Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act

This bill expands the use of 529 college savings accounts to cover career training and credentialing costs. It allows funds to pay for tuition, fees, books, and testing expenses related to recognized postsecondary credential programs (like vocational certifications) that meet specific standards under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The change directly affects workers seeking industry-recognized credentials - such as nursing certifications or IT certifications - instead of traditional degrees. It treats these expenses the same as traditional college costs for 529 account withdrawals, making it easier to save for career-focused training. The provision applies to expenses paid after the bill's enactment date.
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Introduced Mar 8, 2023 Last action Mar 8, 2023
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Photo of Robert J. Wittman
Robert J. Wittman
RRepublican
VA
1
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Photo of A. Drew Ferguson IV
A. Drew Ferguson IV
RRepublican
GA
3
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Photo of Abigail Davis Spanberger
Abigail Davis Spanberger
DDemocratic
VA
7
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Photo of Adam B. Schiff
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
CA
n/a
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Photo of Alexander X. Mooney
Alexander X. Mooney
RRepublican
WV
2
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Photo of Andy Barr
Andy Barr
RRepublican
KY
6
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Photo of Andy Biggs
Andy Biggs
RRepublican
AZ
5
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Photo of Andy Harris
Andy Harris
RRepublican
MD
1
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Photo of Andy Kim
Andy Kim
DDemocratic
NJ
n/a
Co
Photo of Angie Craig
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
MN
2
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Photo of Anthony D’Esposito
Anthony D’Esposito
RRepublican
NY
4