Bill · H.R. 409· House(119-HR-409)
Supporting Transit Commutes Act
- Introduced
- 1/15/2025
- Last activity
- 1/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Jake Auchincloss
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the Supporting Transit Commutes Act, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The primary goal is to allow employers to deduct certain transportation fringe benefits. It introduces an exception to existing rules regarding these benefits. The changes involve how qualified transportation fringes are treated for tax deduction purposes. This legislation was introduced by Mr. Auchincloss and several others.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The bill provides tax deductions for employers providing commuting benefits.
Does this cut taxes for small businesses?+3
The bill allows employers to deduct certain transportation fringe benefits such as bicycle commuting reimbursements.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
The bill provides a tax deduction for employers providing transportation fringe benefits.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
By allowing new tax deductions for employers, the bill potentially reduces federal tax revenue.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Employer Tax Deductions: The bill allows employers to deduct certain qualified transportation fringe benefits, such as those described in section 132(f)(1), up to the limits set in section 132(f)(2)(A) (Section 2 of the bill).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduced Deduction for Salary Reduction Agreements: For employees who can choose between receiving a transportation fringe or receiving cash directly, the deduction for the employer is reduced to 50 percent of the amount (Section 2(a)(B)).
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 Business Owners+3Good For Urban Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3Reduces Small Business Taxes+3Reduces Government Spending-1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+2Increases Renewable Energy Investment+2
- 12/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/31/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
George LatimerDemocrat · New York
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey