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Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025

6/17/2025, 8:21 PM

Summary of Bill S 1918

This bill, introduced in the 119th Congress, is titled "A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable tax credit against income tax for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind." The bill aims to provide a refundable tax credit to individuals for purchasing qualified access technology designed for the visually impaired, as specified in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Current Status of Bill S 1918

Bill S 1918 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2025. Bill S 1918 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 22, 2025.  Bill S 1918's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 22, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1918

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1918

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1918

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable tax credit against income tax for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable tax credit against income tax for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind.

Comments

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Phoebe Vaughn

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8 months ago

Why do they want to give tax credits for blind people? How does it affect me?