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HR 539 118th Congress House Taxation

Military Child Educational Freedom Act

Introduced: January 26, 2023 Introduced by: Wilson, Joe Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 26, 2023
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Military Child Educational Freedom Act

This bill modifies the requirements for tax-exempt Coverdell education savings accounts to permit members of the Armed Forces serving on extended active duty or their spouses to use the accounts for certain education expenses incurred in connection with a home school that provides elementary or secondary education. The home school must be treated under state law as a home school or a private school.

What's happening now January 26, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Republican 12
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Ciscomani, Juan
Arizona · Mar 11, 2024
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Finstad, Brad
Minnesota · Sep 19, 2023
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Self, Keith
Texas · Feb 27, 2023
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Mast, Brian J.
Florida · Feb 24, 2023
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Ogles, Andrew
Tennessee · Feb 8, 2023
Carl, Jerry
· Jan 26, 2023
Duncan, Jeff
· Jan 26, 2023
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Fry, Russell
South Carolina · Jan 26, 2023
Lamborn, Doug
· Jan 26, 2023
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Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Jan 26, 2023
Lesko, Debbie
· Jan 26, 2023
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Mace, Nancy
South Carolina · Jan 26, 2023
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Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Jan 26, 2023
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Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Jan 26, 2023
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Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Jan 26, 2023
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Timmons, William R.
South Carolina · Jan 26, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 539: Military Child Educational Freedom Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-539/
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"H.R. 539: Military Child Educational Freedom Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-539/.
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H.R. 539, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-539/.
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[H.R. 539: Military Child Educational Freedom Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-539/)
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