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119th Congress

H.R. 409

Supporting Transit Commutes Act

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor
Jake Auchincloss(D-MA)
Introduced
Jan 15, 2025
Policy area
Taxation
Committees
House Committee on Ways and Means
Official text
Introduced in House · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (8)

Original cosponsors (2)

Added later (6)

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version

Supporting Transit Commutes Act This bill provides employers a tax deduction for certain transportation fringe benefits given to employees. Under the bill, employers may deduct costs for providing employees transportation in a commuter highway vehicle (e.g., van pool) between the employee’s home and place of work or a transit pass. The amount of the deduction cannot exceed the aggregate exclusion amount for such fringe benefits ($325 per month per employee in 2025 and adjusted annually). Further, under the bill, the deduction cannot exceed 50% of such amount for transportation fringe benefits provided under a salary reduction agreement.

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No recorded votes on this bill.

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