SEED Act

12/31/2022, 8:59 AM

Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions Act or the SEED Act

This bill expands the tax deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers to include early childhood educators.

The SEED Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 5254, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of the SEED Act is to provide funding and support for programs that promote entrepreneurship and economic development in underserved communities.

Specifically, the SEED Act aims to increase access to capital for small businesses and startups in low-income areas, as well as provide training and resources to help entrepreneurs succeed. The bill also includes provisions for mentorship programs, technical assistance, and networking opportunities to help individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds start and grow their own businesses.

Additionally, the SEED Act seeks to address barriers that prevent marginalized communities from fully participating in the economy, such as lack of access to financial resources, discrimination, and limited opportunities for education and training. By investing in entrepreneurship and economic development in underserved areas, the bill aims to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and reduce poverty. Overall, the SEED Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to empower individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve economic success through entrepreneurship. It represents a bipartisan effort to address systemic inequalities and create a more inclusive and equitable economy for all Americans.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 5254

Introduced on
2021-09-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/14/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions Act or the SEED Act

This bill expands the tax deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers to include early childhood educators.

The SEED Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 5254, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of the SEED Act is to provide funding and support for programs that promote entrepreneurship and economic development in underserved communities.

Specifically, the SEED Act aims to increase access to capital for small businesses and startups in low-income areas, as well as provide training and resources to help entrepreneurs succeed. The bill also includes provisions for mentorship programs, technical assistance, and networking opportunities to help individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds start and grow their own businesses.

Additionally, the SEED Act seeks to address barriers that prevent marginalized communities from fully participating in the economy, such as lack of access to financial resources, discrimination, and limited opportunities for education and training. By investing in entrepreneurship and economic development in underserved areas, the bill aims to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and reduce poverty. Overall, the SEED Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to empower individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve economic success through entrepreneurship. It represents a bipartisan effort to address systemic inequalities and create a more inclusive and equitable economy for all Americans.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Taxation

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/24/2021

Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions Act or the SEED Act

This bill expands the tax deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers to include early childhood educators.


Latest Action9/14/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.