To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary students.

2/4/2025, 4:28 PM
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 HR 833, also known as the Education Scholarship Tax Credit Act, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for charitable donations made to nonprofit organizations that offer education scholarships to eligible elementary and secondary students.

Under this proposed legislation, individuals and businesses would be able to receive a credit against their taxes for donations made to these organizations. The goal of the bill is to incentivize contributions to help students access quality education options, particularly those from low-income families.

The bill does not specify the amount of the tax credit or eligibility criteria for the nonprofit organizations. However, it is clear that the focus is on supporting scholarships for elementary and secondary students, with the intention of expanding educational opportunities for those in need. Overall, Bill 119 HR 833 seeks to encourage charitable giving to support education scholarships and provide financial assistance to students who may not otherwise have access to quality education options.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 833

Introduced on
2025-01-31

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 HR 833, also known as the Education Scholarship Tax Credit Act, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for charitable donations made to nonprofit organizations that offer education scholarships to eligible elementary and secondary students.

Under this proposed legislation, individuals and businesses would be able to receive a credit against their taxes for donations made to these organizations. The goal of the bill is to incentivize contributions to help students access quality education options, particularly those from low-income families.

The bill does not specify the amount of the tax credit or eligibility criteria for the nonprofit organizations. However, it is clear that the focus is on supporting scholarships for elementary and secondary students, with the intention of expanding educational opportunities for those in need. Overall, Bill 119 HR 833 seeks to encourage charitable giving to support education scholarships and provide financial assistance to students who may not otherwise have access to quality education options.
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Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary students.

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Latest Action1/31/2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of ...