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S. 4909

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A bill to clarify the use of direct deposit for contributions to ABLE programs.
About This Bill
Committee
Latest Action · July 31, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
July 31, 2024
Cosponsors (7)
6D 0R
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This bill clarifies that federal law does not prevent people from using direct deposit to make contributions to ABLE programs, which are tax-advantaged savings accounts designed for individuals with disabilities. The legislation addresses potential confusion about whether direct deposit could be used for these contributions by explicitly stating that nothing in existing law prohibits this practice. The bill primarily affects individuals with disabilities who use ABLE accounts, as well as employers and financial institutions that facilitate these contributions. No specific funding or implementation timeline is mentioned in the legislation, as this is a clarification measure rather than a new spending or appropriations bill.

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