Henrico Times

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today commended the passage of key provisions from his Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act in the House Ways and Means Committee. These provisions, now part of the Education and Workforce Freedom Act, aim to expand Americans’ access to resources for post-secondary training programs, thereby facilitating more opportunities for individuals to secure well-paying jobs that do not require a traditional four-year degree.

“The majority of America’s workforce consists of middle-skill jobs that require more than a high school education but not a bachelor’s degree, and key industries are struggling to find adequately trained workers to fill these roles,” said Rep. Wittman. “My Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act will expand Americans’ access to resources to pay for post-secondary credentialing and licensing programs, which will help more Americans obtain and retain these good-paying jobs. I’m proud to see key provisions of my bill pass the House Ways and Means Committee, and I urge my colleagues to support this critical legislation when it comes to the House floor.”

The congressman’s legislation seeks to broaden the scope of qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, including licenses and non-governmental certifications. The bill aims to provide tax-advantaged resources for families, students, and workers pursuing career growth or mid-career changes without necessarily possessing a college degree.

Rep. Wittman’s Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act has garnered support from over 140 cosponsors as well as more than 800 trade associations, professional societies, and businesses.

Read the full text of the Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act here.

Read the full text of the Education and Workforce Freedom Act here.

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