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Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 1529 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
78
Latest action
Feb 24, 2025

What it does

The Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025 would create a refundable tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology—such as screen readers or Braille displays—used by blind individuals, including the taxpayer, their spouse, or dependents. The credit covers expenses not reimbursed by insurance, up to $2,000 per blind individual over any three-consecutive-year period, with adjustments for inflation starting in 2027 and the credit expiring after 2030. It also prohibits claiming the credit for expenses already deducted or credited under other tax provisions and includes conforming updates to the Internal Revenue Code and federal payment systems. The credit would apply to…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Feb 24, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Feb 24, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

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Where it goes next

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