Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act
Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain postsecondary credentialing expenses as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts.
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 1998 | Senate · vote #239 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1151 | Passed | 92–6 | See who voted → |
| Jul 28, 1998 | Senate · vote #238 | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3338 to H.R. 1151 (Credit Union Membership Acces… | Agreed To | 59–39 | See who voted → |
| Jul 27, 1998 | Senate · vote #236 | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3336 to H.R. 1151 (Credit Union Membership Acces… | Failed | 44–50 | See who voted → |
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act
This bill expands the expenses eligible for tax-free withdrawals from a qualified tuition program (known as a 529 plan) to include tuition, fees (including test fees), books, supplies, equipment, and other expenses related to the enrollment or attendance in a recognized postsecondary credentialing program.
Under the bill, a recognized postsecondary credentialing program includes certain programs identified by a state as providing training services, a program listed in the Web Enabled Approval Management System (WEAMS) maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs, certain examinations required to obtain or maintain a credential, and other reputable credentialing programs.
Further, under the bill, such programs must be designed for an individual to obtain
- an industry-recognized postsecondary employment credential (e.g., project management professional certificate, advanced emergency medical technician certificate, and welding supervisor certificate),
- a certificate of completion of a registered and certified apprenticeship,
- an occupational or professional license issued or recognized by a state or the federal government (and any certification required for obtaining such license), or
- an associate or baccalaureate degree.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1151: Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1151/
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