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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create Universal Savings Accounts.

USA115th CongressHR-937| House 
| Updated: 2/7/2017
Dave Brat

Dave Brat

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Universal Savings Account Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow for the establishment of Universal Savings Accounts. These accounts shall be tax-exempt and may be opened by any individual who is at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Contributions to these accounts must be in cash and may not exceed $5,500 (adjusted annually for inflation) in any calendar year. Distributions from a Universal Savings Account are excluded from the gross income of the account holder for income tax purposes.
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Timeline
Feb 7, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-323
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • February 7, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-323
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 7, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 115-323: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create Universal Savings Accounts.
  • HR 115-6757: Family Savings Act of 2018
Bank accounts, deposits, capitalEmployee benefits and pensionsFinancial services and investmentsIncome tax exclusionInflation and prices

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create Universal Savings Accounts.

USA115th CongressHR-937| House 
| Updated: 2/7/2017
Universal Savings Account Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow for the establishment of Universal Savings Accounts. These accounts shall be tax-exempt and may be opened by any individual who is at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Contributions to these accounts must be in cash and may not exceed $5,500 (adjusted annually for inflation) in any calendar year. Distributions from a Universal Savings Account are excluded from the gross income of the account holder for income tax purposes.
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Timeline
Feb 7, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-323
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • February 7, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-323
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 7, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Dave Brat

Dave Brat

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 115-323: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create Universal Savings Accounts.
  • HR 115-6757: Family Savings Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Bank accounts, deposits, capitalEmployee benefits and pensionsFinancial services and investmentsIncome tax exclusionInflation and prices