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Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has introduced S. 2206, to increase from $10,000 to $20,000 the maximum amount that can be used from a 529 plan for tuition in connection with a designated beneficiary’s enrollment at an eligible elementary or secondary school.

Congress passed the tax bill known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on July 3, 2025. This article outlines certain retirement and financial provisions included in the OBBBA.

The Senate has passed by a vote of 51-50 its version of the tax reconciliation bill. The legislation will now move to the House as the President’s self-imposed July 4 deadline quickly approaches.

The House of Representatives has passed their version of the reconciliation tax bill—H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—by a vote of 215-214.

On May 18, 2025, the House Budget Committee advanced a comprehensive tax package under the ongoing reconciliation process. While the bill has been marked up and passed out of committee, further changes are likely, as it still must progress through several legislative stages before becoming law. At this stage, it serves as a strong signal of where federal tax policy may be headed.

The House Committee on Ways and Means has approved their tax package out of committee by a party line vote of 26-19 following a markup hearing.

The House Committee on Ways and Means has released draft text of a budget bill and a section by section summary ahead of a full committee markup of the bill scheduled today. While the proposal represents an early marker of what is expected to be a rigorous process through reconciliation, the following provisions are highlighted.

Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) have introduced the Aviation Workforce Development Act. According to a press release, the bill would make training at FAA-certified commercial pilot and aircraft maintenance technician schools a qualified expense for 529 college savings plans. This is companion legislation to a bill introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Mike Collins (R-GA).

Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) has reintroduced H.R. 1818, the Aviation Workforce Development Act. According to a press release, the bill would make training at FAA-certified commercial pilot and aircraft maintenance technician schools a qualified expense for 529 college savings plans.

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has reintroduced the Student Empowerment Act.