House vote: H.R. 529 // February 25, 2015
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve 529 plans
Sponsor: Lynn Jenkins (R-KS)
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on February 20, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This bill makes changes to the rules for qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans). (Sec. 2) The Internal Revenue Code is amended to allow payments from 529 plans for the purchase of computer or peripheral equipment, computer software, or Internet access and related services to be used primarily by a 529 plan beneficiary while enrolled in an eligible educational institution.
Taxation Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.7% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 243 | 55.8% |
| Yea | Lost | 176 | 40.6% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.7% |