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H.R. 409 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026

Supporting Transit Commutes Act

H.R. 409 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jan 15, 2025, sponsored by Jake Auchincloss with 8 co-sponsors.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 15, 2025
Co-sponsors
8
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Supporting Transit Commutes Act  This bill provides employers a tax deduction for certain transportation fringe benefits given to employees. Under the bill, employers may deduct costs for providing employees transportation in a commuter highway vehicle (e.g., van pool) between the employee’s home and place of work or a transit pass.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jake Auchincloss (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 15, 2025
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jan 15, 2025)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 409 (119th Congress): Supporting Transit Commutes Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-409/supporting-transit-commutes-act (accessed 2026-10-13).

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