H.R. 1477 · 118th Congress

Lets 529 education savings pay for job certifications and other credentials

Official title: Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act1

Never got a floor voteTargeted tax breaks for individuals and families

§1What it does

Why this matters: A plain-English description of the bill as it was voted on, written by us from the official summary and text.

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This bill would let families use money in 529 accounts, the tax-advantaged education savings plans, to pay for earning or keeping recognized postsecondary credentials, such as industry certifications.2,3,4 Covered costs would include tuition, fees, books and supplies for credential programs, plus testing and other fees needed to obtain or maintain a credential.4

§2Status

StatusLatest action, March 8, 2023: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.1
IntroducedMarch 8, 2023
SponsorRep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Cosponsors150 cosponsors (60 Democratic, 90 Republican)
Official recordH.R. 1477 on Congress.gov

§3It never got a vote

Why this matters: This bill had wide support from both parties, but it never reached the House or Senate floor, so no member of Congress was ever recorded voting for or against it.

Latest action, March 8, 2023: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.1 How bills die without a vote.

2026 candidates who sponsored or cosponsored it (108)