Tax-Free Pell Grant Act
This bill makes Federal Pell Grants tax-free for students, removing the tax burden on these federal education awards. It also expands the American Opportunity Tax Credit to cover eligible child care costs (for students enrolled in school) and up to $1,000 for computer equipment or internet access used for education. These changes apply to tax returns filed for 2025 and later. The bill directly affects students receiving Pell Grants and those claiming the American Opportunity Credit for educational expenses.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Last action Apr 1, 2025
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Apr 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Apr 1, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Lloyd Doggett
DDemocratic
Co
Danny K. Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Kelly
RRepublican
Co
Randy Feenstra
RRepublican
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