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Universal Savings Account Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1581| Senate 
| Updated: 5/1/2025
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
James C. Justice (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Universal Savings Account Act of 2025 introduces Universal Savings Accounts (USAs) into the Internal Revenue Code, establishing a new tax-exempt savings mechanism for individuals. These accounts are designed as trusts or custodial accounts, requiring cash contributions and ensuring the individual's interest is non-forfeitable. All investment growth within a USA and subsequent distributions from it are generally exempt from taxation, providing a significant tax advantage for savers. Annual contributions to USAs are initially capped at $10,000 , with an additional $500 increase each year after 2024, subject to cost-of-living adjustments and an overall maximum of $25,000 , which is also inflation-adjusted. While most distributions are tax-free, net income attributable to excess contributions may be taxable. The bill also details provisions for qualified rollovers between USAs, the treatment of accounts upon the death of the account holder, and imposes taxes on excess contributions and prohibited transactions to ensure compliance.
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Timeline
May 1, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 1, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3186
Introduced in House
  • May 1, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 1, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • May 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3186
    Introduced in House

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3186: Universal Savings Account Act of 2025

Universal Savings Account Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1581| Senate 
| Updated: 5/1/2025
The Universal Savings Account Act of 2025 introduces Universal Savings Accounts (USAs) into the Internal Revenue Code, establishing a new tax-exempt savings mechanism for individuals. These accounts are designed as trusts or custodial accounts, requiring cash contributions and ensuring the individual's interest is non-forfeitable. All investment growth within a USA and subsequent distributions from it are generally exempt from taxation, providing a significant tax advantage for savers. Annual contributions to USAs are initially capped at $10,000 , with an additional $500 increase each year after 2024, subject to cost-of-living adjustments and an overall maximum of $25,000 , which is also inflation-adjusted. While most distributions are tax-free, net income attributable to excess contributions may be taxable. The bill also details provisions for qualified rollovers between USAs, the treatment of accounts upon the death of the account holder, and imposes taxes on excess contributions and prohibited transactions to ensure compliance.
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Timeline
May 1, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 1, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3186
Introduced in House
  • May 1, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 1, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • May 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3186
    Introduced in House
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
James C. Justice (Republican)

Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3186: Universal Savings Account Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted