In CommitteeFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 22, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the tax code so that fees required to apply to eligible colleges and universities can be taken from a 529 plan. This lets families treat application costs as qualified education expenses, expanding the ways saved funds can be used. It is intended to lower out‑of‑pocket costs for students during the admissions process.
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