Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 1151
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Taxation
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-02-07: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Last Updated
- 2026-01-10T09:06:16Z
Official Summary
Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act
This 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 obtain
- an 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), or
- an associate or baccalaureate degree.
Sponsor
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Cosponsors (203)
Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4], Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1], Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4], Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10], Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19], Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15], Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10], Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7], Rep. McGuire, John [R-VA-5], Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1], Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9], Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50], Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6], Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3], Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8], Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3], Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6], Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4], Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7], Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1], Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9], Rep. Morrison, Kelly [D-MN-3], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1], Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1], Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11], Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11], Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] and 153 more
Recent Actions
- 2025-02-07: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2025-02-07: Introduced in House
- 2025-02-07: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act — issued 2025-02-07 — PDF (6 pages)