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SEED Act

12/31/2022, 8:59 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5254

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 5254

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 5254

Bill HR 5254 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 14, 2021. Bill HR 5254 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 14, 2021.  Bill HR 5254's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of September 14, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5254

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
52
Democrat Cosponsors
42
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5254

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5254

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.
SEED Act
SEED Act
Supporting Early-childhood Educators’ Deductions Act

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