H.R. 1205 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
ABLE Act of 2009
H.R. 1205 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 26, 2009, sponsored by Ander Crenshaw with 203 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 26, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 203
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009 or the ABLE Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish tax-exempt ABLE accounts for individuals with a disability to pay certain expenses of such individuals, including expenses for education, housing, transportation, employment support, medical care, and certain life necessities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ander Crenshaw (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 115 Democrats, 88 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 2, 2009)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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