H.R. 1351 (111th): Savings Enhancement for Education in College Act

Introduced:
Mar 05, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Earl Pomeroy [D-ND0]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 5, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 05, 2009
Cosponsors
82 cosponsors (47D, 35R) (show)
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat computer technology and equipment as eligible higher education expenses for 529 plans, to allow certain individuals a credit against income tax for contributions to 529 plans, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Mar 05, 2009.
6 pages

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3/5/2009--Introduced.
Savings Enhancement for Education in College Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) make permanent the allowance for payment of expenses for computer technology and equipment from qualified tuition programs; (2) allow a tax credit for contributions to such programs; and (3) allow limited direction of investment of contributions or earnings in a qualified tuition program.

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