Bill · H.R. 1436· House(119-HR-1436)
ENABLE Act
- Introduced
- 2/18/2025
- Last activity
- 2/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Lloyd Smucker
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 13
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "ENABLE Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to make certain provisions regarding qualified ABLE programs permanent. Specifically, it addresses increased contributions to ABLE accounts. It also addresses the extension of rollovers to ABLE programs from 529 programs. The legislation includes changes to how qualified retirement savings contributions are defined.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+8
The bill provides permanent certainty for ABLE account contribution limits and 529-to-ABLE rollovers which are vital financial tools for people with disabilities.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+7
The bill makes increased contributions to and rollovers into ABLE programs permanent, providing long-term financial stability for individuals with disabilities.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The bill expands access to retirement-related tax credits through ABLE account contributions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Permanent Increased Contributions: By striking the expiration date of "before January 1, 2026" in Section 529A(b)(2)(B)(ii), the bill makes increased contributions to ABLE accounts permanent (Section 2.a).
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Savers Credit Inclusion: The bill modifies the definition of "qualified retirement savings contributions" to include amounts contributed to an ABLE account of an eligible beneficiary (Section 2.b.1.A). This could benefit eligible individuals seeking tax credits.
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Permanent 529 to ABLE Rollovers: The bill strikes the expiration date of "before January 1, 2026" regarding rollovers from 529 programs to ABLE programs, making this provision permanent (Section 3.a).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Repeal of SECURE 2.0 Act Provision: The bill repeals paragraph (1) of section 103(e) of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, directing the Internal Revenue Code to be applied as though that paragraph was never enacted (Section 2.b.2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+8Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Young Adults+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+7Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+4
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+3
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/5/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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