H.R. 2691 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
American Workforce Empowerment Act
H.R. 2691 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Apr 20, 2021, sponsored by Jim Hagedorn with 28 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 20, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 28
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
American Workforce Empowerment Act This bill allows tax-preferred college savings plans (529 plans) to fund certain postsecondary certificate programs and apprenticeship programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Hagedorn (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 28 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 20, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Apr 20, 2021)
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Other Taxation bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 95: Hearing Protection Act
- H.R. 613: SALT Deductibility Act
- S. 749: American Innovation and Jobs Act
- H.R. 889: Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act
- H.R. 894: No Tax Breaks for Sanctuary Cities Act
- H.R. 1219: ABLE Age Adjustment Act
- H.R. 1346: Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
- H.R. 1381: Main Street Tax Certainty Act
- H.R. 1712: Death Tax Repeal Act
- S. 1777: Don't Weaponize the IRS Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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