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529 OPTIONS Act

Introduced: October 28, 2019 Introduced by: Norcross, Donald Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 10, 2019
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529 Opening Paths To Invest in Our Nation's Students Act or the 529 OPTIONS Act

This bill allows tax-free distributions from qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans) to be used for certain expenses associated with registered apprenticeship programs.

The bill expands the definition of "qualified higher education expenses" for which tax-free distributions are allowed to include (1) books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary in an apprenticeship program registered and certified with the Department of Labor; (2) child care at a licensed day care center, and transportation, in connection with such enrollment or attendance; and (3) costs associated with obtaining an industry certification or other credential in connection with an apprenticeship program.

What's happening now May 10, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1623 Related bill Expanding Access to Apprenticeships Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 3 Republican 3
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jan 16, 2020
Perlmutter, Ed
· Oct 28, 2019
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Smith, Adam
Washington · Oct 21, 2019
SENSENBRENNER, F.
· Jul 18, 2019
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Carbajal, Salud O.
California · May 20, 2019
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · May 20, 2019
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Dean, Madeleine
Pennsylvania · May 10, 2019
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Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · May 10, 2019
Kildee, Daniel
· May 10, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2679: 529 OPTIONS Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2679/
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"H.R. 2679: 529 OPTIONS Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2679/.
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