Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
HR 833 creates a federal tax credit for individuals and corporations that contribute to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) providing scholarships for elementary and secondary education. The credit allows taxpayers to deduct up to 10% of their adjusted gross income or $5,000 (whichever is less) for contributions to SGOs serving students from households with income up to 300% of the area median income. The bill establishes a $10 billion annual cap on the tax credit program, requires SGOs to verify student eligibility and maintain separate accounts, and prohibits government control over SGOs or private schools. It ensures scholarships can be used at public, private, or religious schools without discrimination based on religious character. The tax credit would be available for contributions made after December 31, 2025, with annual volume cap increases based on usage.
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Introduced Jan 31, 2025
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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1 primary · 91 co-sponsors
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Adrian Smith
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Abraham J. Hamadeh
RRepublican
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Andy Barr
RRepublican
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Ann Wagner
RRepublican
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Ashley Hinson
RRepublican
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Ben Cline
RRepublican
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Bill Huizenga
RRepublican
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Blake D. Moore
RRepublican
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Brad Finstad
RRepublican
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Brett Guthrie
RRepublican
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Brian Babin
RRepublican
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