CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)

A bill to clarify the use of direct deposit for contributions to ABLE programs.

S. 4493 · Senate bill Taxation

A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors

Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill seeks to clarify how contributions are made to ABLE programs. It ensures that no existing law prevents people from using direct deposit to contribute to these qualified programs. The legislation is intended to address the use of direct deposit for those specific accounts.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +4

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill removes ambiguity regarding the use of direct deposit for contributions to ABLE programs, making it easier for people with disabilities to save.

  • Scored +3

    Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?

    The bill facilitates easier management of ABLE accounts through the clarification of direct deposit use for individuals with disabilities.

  • Scored +2

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill eases the process for individuals to contribute to savings accounts intended to support financial stability for those with disabilities.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.