HR-937 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-02-07IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
2017-02-07IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Taxation
See Subjects
  • Bank accounts, deposits, capital
  • Employee benefits and pensions
  • Financial services and investments
  • Income tax exclusion
  • Inflation and prices

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