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American Dream Accounts Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9895| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
Aaron Bean

Aaron Bean

Republican Representative

Florida

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The bill introduces American Dream Accounts (ADAs) , which are tax-exempt trusts established for the exclusive benefit of eligible U.S. citizens to save for a first-time home purchase. These accounts permit annual cash contributions, with a limit of $7,500 per year, increasing to $10,000 for beneficiaries aged 35 or older. A lifetime contribution cap of $250,000 applies across all ADAs for a single beneficiary, and the trustee must be a bank or an approved entity. While general distributions from an ADA are taxable, qualified first-time homebuyer distributions are exempt from gross income. These tax-free distributions are capped at $500,000, or $250,000 if the home is jointly acquired with another ADA beneficiary. To maintain this tax-free status, the acquired principal residence must be held for at least three years, though exceptions apply for specific life events such as death, divorce, or certain employment changes. Non-qualified distributions are subject to a 10% additional tax. The legislation also allows for rollovers between ADAs for the same beneficiary or a family member, and permits transfers to a Roth IRA, all subject to specific annual and lifetime limits. Trustees are mandated to report contributions and distributions to the Secretary and the beneficiary. Penalties are imposed for excess contributions to ensure adherence to the established limits and account rules.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9881
American Dream Accounts Act of 2024
Mar 9, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9881
    American Dream Accounts Act of 2024


  • March 9, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-4026: American Dream Accounts Act of 2026

American Dream Accounts Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9895| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
The bill introduces American Dream Accounts (ADAs) , which are tax-exempt trusts established for the exclusive benefit of eligible U.S. citizens to save for a first-time home purchase. These accounts permit annual cash contributions, with a limit of $7,500 per year, increasing to $10,000 for beneficiaries aged 35 or older. A lifetime contribution cap of $250,000 applies across all ADAs for a single beneficiary, and the trustee must be a bank or an approved entity. While general distributions from an ADA are taxable, qualified first-time homebuyer distributions are exempt from gross income. These tax-free distributions are capped at $500,000, or $250,000 if the home is jointly acquired with another ADA beneficiary. To maintain this tax-free status, the acquired principal residence must be held for at least three years, though exceptions apply for specific life events such as death, divorce, or certain employment changes. Non-qualified distributions are subject to a 10% additional tax. The legislation also allows for rollovers between ADAs for the same beneficiary or a family member, and permits transfers to a Roth IRA, all subject to specific annual and lifetime limits. Trustees are mandated to report contributions and distributions to the Secretary and the beneficiary. Penalties are imposed for excess contributions to ensure adherence to the established limits and account rules.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9881
American Dream Accounts Act of 2024
Mar 9, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9881
    American Dream Accounts Act of 2024


  • March 9, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Aaron Bean

Aaron Bean

Republican Representative

Florida

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-4026: American Dream Accounts Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted