United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 2 R cosponsors

HR 4644 — ABLE Employment Flexibility 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 July 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

HR 4644 aims to address important fiscal matters in the House of Representatives.

This bill has been introduced to discuss key fiscal policies. It is currently under review by the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill allows employers to contribute to ABLE accounts instead of retirement plan contributions, providing new options for employees while protecting their eligibility for certain federal benefits.

  • Section 414

    (dd) ABLE Account Contributions.-- (1) In general.--An applicable employer plan (as defined in subsection (v)(6)(A)) which is a defined contribution plan shall not be treated as failing to meet any requirement of this title solely because the plan provides that an eligible ABLE individual may elect for a plan year that employer contributions which would otherwise be made under the terms of the plan for such plan year shall (in lieu of contribution to the plan) be contributed by the employer to a qualified ABLE program described in section 529A on behalf of such eligible ABLE individual.

    This introduces the ability for employers to contribute to ABLE accounts for eligible employees.

  • Section 529A(b)(7)

    subparagraph (B) → subparagraph (C) and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: (B) Employer contributions.--Contributions made to a qualified ABLE program by an employer on behalf of a designated beneficiary described in this paragraph pursuant to paragraph (1) or (6) of section 414(dd) shall be treated as made by the designated beneficiary.

    This change clarifies that employer contributions to ABLE accounts will be treated as made by the employee beneficiary.

  • Section 529A(e)

    Employer contributions.--An employer of an eligible individual may contribute to any qualified ABLE program for which the eligible individual is the designated beneficiary, including through a contribution matching a contribution made by such eligible individual to the qualified ABLE program.

    Employers are explicitly permitted to make contributions to ABLE programs on behalf of employees.

  • Section 162

    the Secretary of the Treasury shall-- (1) amend the regulations under section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to confirm that contributions made by an employer to a qualified ABLE program described in section 529A of such Code on behalf of an eligible ABLE individual described in section 414(dd)(5) of such Code who is an employee of such employer shall be considered a reasonable allowance for salaries or other compensation for personal service if such contribution for a year, taking into account all other contributions to such qualified ABLE program, does not exceed the maximum contribution described in section 529A(b)(2)(B) of such Code with respect to such individual;

    Employers' contributions to ABLE accounts will be recognized as reasonable compensation, encouraging employer participation.

  • Section 414

    An eligible ABLE individual may direct amounts eligible for withdrawal from an eligible contribution arrangement pursuant to section 414(w) to be contributed to a qualified ABLE program described in section 529A on behalf of such eligible ABLE individual.

    Eligible ABLE individuals can transfer certain funds directly into their ABLE accounts.

  • Section 414(dd)

    Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law that requires consideration of one or more financial circumstances (including income) of an individual, for the purpose of determining eligibility to receive, or the amount of, any assistance or benefit authorized by such provision to be provided to or for the benefit of such individual, a contribution to a qualified ABLE program pursuant to paragraph (1) or (6) of section 414(dd) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be disregarded (including disregarded as income) for such purpose with respect to any period during which such individual maintains, makes contributions to, or receives distributions from such ABLE program.

    Contributions to ABLE accounts made under this new provision will not count against eligibility for federal assistance programs.

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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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 541 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (541)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 4644?
HR 4644 is sponsored by Davids, Sharice (Democratic), Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (Republican), Thompson, Glenn (Republican), Mannion, John W. (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), and Latimer, George (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 4644?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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