Allow direct deposit for contributions to ABLE savings accounts
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with this effort?
As of May 11, 2026, S. 4493 sits in the Senate Committee on Finance for review. The committee members must hold a vote to move this bill forward, but most bills fail because committees do not take action on them. A previous version of this bill expired on July 30, 2024, without receiving a vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by A bill to clarify the use of direct deposit for contributions to ABLE programs. (S. 4493 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4909 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4909 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.