Bills · HR 1818
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1818Taxation
Aviation Workforce Development Act
INTRO MAR 3· LAST ACTION MAR 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses the significant cost of specialized aviation training. Becoming a commercial pilot or an aircraft mechanic requires extensive, often expensive, schooling and certifications. By allowing 529 plan funds to cover these costs tax-free, the bill could make these vital careers more accessible to a broader range of individuals.
If this bill becomes law, it could help alleviate the current shortages of pilots and mechanics in the aviation industry, which can impact everything from air travel reliability to the cost of flights. If it doesn't pass, these specialized trainings will continue to be a significant out-of-pocket expense without the tax benefits of a 529 plan, potentially keeping the workforce shortage issues ongoing.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands the definition of 'qualified higher education expense' under 529 plans to include costs for certain aviation maintenance courses.
This allows individuals to use tax-advantaged savings for training to become airplane mechanics, making these careers more financially accessible.
PROVISION 02
Includes expenses for certain commercial pilot courses within the updated definition of 'qualified higher education expense' for 529 plans.
This provides a tax-efficient way for aspiring pilots to fund their often very costly training, potentially helping to address pilot shortages.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that 'qualified aviation maintenance course' refers to instruction at schools governed by specific federal aviation regulations (part 147 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations).
This ensures that only legitimate, regulated aviation mechanic training programs qualify for the tax benefit.
PROVISION 04
Defines 'qualified commercial pilot course' as one taught at flight schools providing training under specific federal aviation regulations (part 61 or part 141 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations).
This ensures that only approved and regulated pilot training programs qualify for the tax benefit, maintaining quality standards.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 27
R· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
16
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 51%
DEM 7 REP 20 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 3
Introduced in House
MAR 3
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1818
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 3, 2025
Last actionMar 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2025
House BillHR 1818Taxation
Aviation Workforce Development Act
INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 3, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
27
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
