Bill · H.R. 1818· House(119-HR-1818)
Aviation Workforce Development Act
- Introduced
- 3/3/2025
- Last activity
- 3/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Collins
- Cosponsors
- - 20 - 7
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Aviation Workforce Development Act," aims to change the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It focuses on amending how qualified tuition programs can be used. Specifically, it seeks to allow distributions for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses. These changes would expand what counts as a qualified higher education expense. The amendment would apply to distributions made after the act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make college cost less?+5
The bill makes higher education more affordable for aviation students by allowing 529 plan distributions for specialized training.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
This bill benefits young adults pursuing careers in aviation by expanding their access to educational funding.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
The bill provides additional flexibility for families using 529 college savings plans for vocational training.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Use of Tuition Funds: The bill expands the definition of "qualified higher education expense" to include tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment for specific aviation training. This allows beneficiaries to use their qualified tuition program funds for these specific costs under Section 2(a)(10)(A).
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Support for Aviation Maintenance Students: Students attending aviation maintenance technician schools governed by part 147 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, would have their expenses covered as qualified expenses under Section 2(a)(10)(B).
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Support for Commercial Pilot Students: Individuals taking commercial pilot courses at flight schools that provide training as defined in part 61 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, or schools holding a certificate under part 141 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, would see their expenses recognized as qualified under Section 2(a)(10)(C).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 Young Adults+4Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Low Income Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+5
- 9/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- 3/14/2025
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- 3/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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