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H.R. 937

Referred to Committee

Universal Savings Account Act

Introduced 2/7/2017•115th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2/7/2017 • House

Summary

Universal Savings Account Act

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow for the establishment of Universal Savings Accounts. These accounts shall be tax-exempt and may be opened by any individual who is at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Contributions to these accounts must be in cash and may not exceed $5,500 (adjusted annually for inflation) in any calendar year. Distributions from a Universal Savings Account are excluded from the gross income of the account holder for income tax purposes.

Introduced in House • 2/7/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Taxation
Bank accounts, deposits, capitalEmployee benefits and pensionsFinancial services and investmentsIncome tax exclusionInflation and prices

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7]

Republican • VA-7

Sponsored 2/7/2017

Cosponsors (3)

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Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8]

R-AZ-8

Joined 2/7/2017

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Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]

R-AZ-4

Joined 2/14/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 7, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House2/7/2017

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors3