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DemocratBill · H.R. 7205· House(119-HR-7205)

Application FEES Act

Rep. Bynum
Age: 51 years
Oregon
Introduced
1/22/2026
Last activity
1/22/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by
Janelle Bynum
Cosponsors
None
Taxation
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Application FEES Act," proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The primary purpose is to allow fees required for a beneficiary to apply for admission to eligible educational institutions to be paid using a 529 plan. This change would modify Section 529(e)(3)(A) of the code. The new rule would apply to distributions made after the act is enacted.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3

    The bill provides more flexibility in using savings for the costs associated with applying to higher education institutions.

  • Would students be better off under this?+3

    The bill allows students to use 529 plan funds to cover their initial application fees for eligible institutions.

  • Does this make college cost less?+3

    The bill allows 529 plan funds to be used for college application fees, reducing the out-of-pocket costs for higher education entry.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.