United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 115 R · 88 D · 1 I cosponsors

HR 1151 — Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 204 sponsors

    1 primary, 203 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (115 R · 88 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce ActThis 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 obtainan 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), oran associate or baccalaureate degree.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the definition of qualified higher education expenses to include certain postsecondary credentialing expenses under the Internal Revenue Code.

  • Section 529(e)(3)

    "(C) Certain postsecondary credentialing expenses.--The term `qualified higher education expenses' includes qualified postsecondary credentialing expenses (as defined in subsection (f))."

    This change adds new expenses related to postsecondary credentialing to those eligible for 529 plans.

  • Section 529

    subsection (f) → subsection (g)

    This change renumbers existing subsection (f) to (g) to make room for the new definitions.

  • Section 529

    "(f) Qualified Postsecondary Credentialing Expenses.--For purposes of this section-- (1) In general.--The term `qualified postsecondary credentialing expenses' means-- (A) tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary in a recognized postsecondary credential program, or any other expense incurred in connection with enrollment in or attendance at a recognized postsecondary credential program if such expense would, if incurred in connection with enrollment or attendance at an eligible educational institution, be covered under subsection (e)(3)(A), (B) fees for testing if such testing is required to obtain or maintain a recognized postsecondary credential, and (C) fees for continuing education if such education is required to maintain a recognized postsecondary credential."

    This change defines what constitutes qualified postsecondary credentialing expenses.

  • Section 529(f)(2)

    "Recognized postsecondary credential program.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `recognized postsecondary credential program' means any program to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential if-- (A) such program is included on a State list prepared under section 122(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3152(d)), (B) such program is listed in the WEAMS Public directory (or successor directory) maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs, (C) an examination (developed or administered by an organization widely recognized as providing reputable credentials in the occupation) is required to obtain or maintain such credential and such organization recognizes such program as providing training or education which prepares individuals to take such examination, or (D) such program is identified by the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Labor, as being a reputable program for obtaining a recognized postsecondary credential for purposes of this subparagraph."

    This change establishes criteria for what constitutes a recognized postsecondary credential program.

  • Section 529(f)(3)

    "Recognized postsecondary credential.--The term `recognized postsecondary credential' means-- (A) any postsecondary employment credential that is industry recognized, including-- (i) any postsecondary employment credential issued by a program that is accredited by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence, the National Commission on Certifying Agencies, or the American National Standards Institute, (ii) any postsecondary employment credential that is included in the Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) directory of credentialing programs (or successor directory) maintained by the Department of Defense or by any branch of the Armed Services, and (iii) any postsecondary employment credential identified for purposes of this clause by the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Labor, as being industry recognized, (B) any certificate of completion of an apprenticeship that is registered and certified with the Secretary of Labor under the National Apprenticeship Act (29 U.S.C. 50), (C) any occupational or professional license issued or recognized by a State or the Federal Government (and any certification that satisfies a condition for obtaining such a license), and (D) any recognized postsecondary credential as defined in section 3(52) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102)."

    This change provides a comprehensive definition of what is considered a recognized postsecondary credential.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1151 do?
Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce ActThis 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 obtainan 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), oran associate or baccalaureate degree.
Who sponsors HR 1151?
HR 1151 is sponsored by Wittman, Robert J. (Republican), Horsford, Steven (Democratic), Hern, Kevin (Republican), Larson, John B. (Democratic), Finstad, Brad (Republican), McClellan, Jennifer L. (Democratic), Collins, Mike (Republican), Panetta, Jimmy (Democratic), Carey, Mike (Republican), Subramanyam, Suhas (Democratic), Mrvan, Frank J. (Democratic), McCormick, Richard (Republican), McGuire, John J. (Republican), Van Duyne, Beth (Republican), Houlahan, Chrissy (Democratic), Thompson, Glenn (Republican), Moore, Blake D. (Republican), Meuser, Daniel (Republican), Peters, Scott H. (Democratic), McBath, Lucy (Democratic), Scholten, Hillary J. (Democratic), LaLota, Nick (Republican), Veasey, Marc A. (Democratic), Schrier, Kim (Democratic), Gooden, Lance (Republican), Foster, Bill (Democratic), Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp (Democratic), Cline, Ben (Republican), Steil, Bryan (Republican), Brownley, Julia (Democratic), Bacon, Don (Republican), DesJarlais, Scott (Republican), Hageman, Harriet M. (Republican), Miller, Max L. (Republican), Bergman, Jack (Republican), Harder, Josh (Democratic), Morrison, Kelly (Democratic), Lawler, Michael (Republican), Mace, Nancy (Republican), Murphy, Gregory F. (Republican), Bost, Mike (Republican), Self, Keith (Republican), Grothman, Glenn (Republican), Ross, Deborah K. (Democratic), Mann, Tracey (Republican), Loudermilk, Barry (Republican), Malliotakis, Nicole (Republican), Davis, Donald G. (Democratic), Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (Republican), Moran, Nathaniel (Republican), Harris, Andy (Republican), Vasquez, Gabe (Democratic), Magaziner, Seth (Democratic), Suozzi, Thomas R. (Democratic), Budzinski, Nikki (Democratic), Golden, Jared F. (Democratic), Wilson, Joe (Republican), Bishop, Sanford D. (Democratic), Valadao, David G. (Republican), Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (Republican), Pingree, Chellie (Democratic), Morelle, Joseph D. (Democratic), Titus, Dina (Democratic), Krishnamoorthi, Raja (Democratic), Guest, Michael (Republican), Gottheimer, Josh (Democratic), Sorensen, Eric (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Balderson, Troy (Republican), Pettersen, Brittany (Democratic), Rulli, Michael A. (Republican), Rutherford, John H. (Republican), Yakym, Rudy (Republican), Bilirakis, Gus M. (Republican), Calvert, Ken (Republican), Van Orden, Derrick (Republican), Deluzio, Christopher R. (Democratic), Smucker, Lloyd (Republican), Vindman, Eugene Simon (Democratic), Newhouse, Dan (Republican), Nunn, Zachary (Republican), Lucas, Frank D. (Republican), Craig, Angie (Democratic), Flood, Mike (Republican), Shreve, Jefferson (Republican), Swalwell, Eric (Democratic), McCollum, Betty (Democratic), Miller, Carol D. (Republican), Landsman, Greg (Democratic), Steube, W. Gregory (Republican), Costa, Jim (Democratic), Norcross, Donald (Democratic), McDonald Rivet, Kristen (Democratic), Taylor, David J. (Republican), Fallon, Pat (Republican), Beatty, Joyce (Democratic), Conaway, Herbert C. (Democratic), Buchanan, Vern (Republican), Scott, Austin (Republican), Owens, Burgess (Republican), Dean, Madeleine (Democratic), Kelly, Mike (Republican), Kean, Thomas H. (Republican), Van Drew, Jefferson (Republican), Gimenez, Carlos A. (Republican), Jackson, Jonathan L. (Democratic), Olszewski, Johnny (Democratic), Donalds, Byron (Republican), Westerman, Bruce (Republican), Womack, Steve (Republican), Lieu, Ted (Democratic), Kiggans, Jennifer A. (Republican), Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" (Republican), Bresnahan, Robert P. (Republican), Moskowitz, Jared (Democratic), LaHood, Darin (Republican), Bice, Stephanie I. (Republican), Bynum, Janelle S. (Democratic), Strickland, Marilyn (Democratic), Boyle, Brendan F. (Democratic), Turner, Michael R. (Republican), Sessions, Pete (Republican), Raskin, Jamie (Democratic), Thanedar, Shri (Democratic), McClain Delaney, April (Democratic), Gosar, Paul A. (Republican), Friedman, Laura (Democratic), Ezell, Mike (Republican), Davids, Sharice (Democratic), Elfreth, Sarah (Democratic), Harrigan, Pat (Republican), Bell, Wesley (Democratic), Hudson, Richard (Republican), Hinson, Ashley (Republican), Rose, John W. (Republican), James, John (Republican), Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" (Republican), Cuellar, Henry (Democratic), Garamendi, John (Democratic), Tenney, Claudia (Republican), McBride, Sarah (Democratic), Mills, Cory (Republican), Bean, Aaron (Republican), Barr, Andy (Republican), Foushee, Valerie P. (Democratic), Carson, André (Democratic), McIver, LaMonica (Democratic), Edwards, Chuck (Republican), Franklin, Scott (Republican), McCaul, Michael T. (Republican), Khanna, Ro (Democratic), Thompson, Bennie G. (Democratic), Dunn, Neal P. (Republican), Kim, Young (Republican), Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila (Democratic), Neguse, Joe (Democratic), Evans, Gabe (Republican), Mullin, Kevin (Democratic), Kiley, Kevin (Independent), Bonamici, Suzanne (Democratic), Latta, Robert E. (Republican), Kelly, Trent (Republican), Torres, Ritchie (Democratic), Moore, Tim (Republican), Amodei, Mark E. (Republican), Higgins, Clay (Republican), Begich, Nicholas J. (Republican), Fields, Cleo (Democratic), Rogers, Harold (Republican), Schmidt, Derek (Republican), Whitesides, George (Democratic), Riley, Josh (Democratic), Aderholt, Robert B. (Republican), Hamadeh, Abraham J. (Republican), Moylan, James C. (Republican), Nadler, Jerrold (Democratic), De La Cruz, Monica (Republican), Hayes, Jahana (Democratic), Messmer, Mark B. (Republican), Onder, Robert F. (Republican), Wagner, Ann (Republican), Soto, Darren (Democratic), Stansbury, Melanie A. (Democratic), Baumgartner, Michael (Republican), Keating, William R. (Democratic), Langworthy, Nicholas A. (Republican), Webster, Daniel (Republican), Hill, J. French (Republican), Clyde, Andrew S. (Republican), Fitzgerald, Scott (Republican), Feenstra, Randy (Republican), Goldman, Craig A. (Republican), Fry, Russell (Republican), Barragán, Nanette Diaz (Democratic), Moulton, Seth (Democratic), Balint, Becca (Democratic), Tonko, Paul (Democratic), Knott, Brad (Republican), Johnson, Julie (Democratic), Amo, Gabe (Democratic), Rouzer, David (Republican), Kaptur, Marcy (Democratic), Crow, Jason (Democratic), and Wied, Tony (Republican).
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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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