Universal Savings Accounts: Tax-Free Savings for All
The House Committee on Ways and Means is the next group that must act on this bill. It has not moved since May 2025. Because no action has occurred in over a year, the bill is considered stalled.
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Families saving for education costs could use Universal Savings Accounts instead of 529 plans, since the money isn't restricted to school expenses and can be withdrawn tax-free for any reason. This adds flexibility but the accounts don't offer any education-specific matching or state tax benefits that 529 plans often have.
“any distribution from a Universal Savings Account shall not be includible in gross income.”
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
The Universal Savings Account Act aims to create a new class of savings account combining Roth IRA tax advantages with unrestricted access. The bill allows for initial contributions of $10,000, increasing to $25,000 over time, with no income limits for eligibility.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz introduced the Universal Savings Account Act to help families save without tax penalties. The bill establishes a $10,000 initial contribution limit and exempts distributions from gross income, allowing funds to be used for any purpose.
Lawmakers are proposing Universal Savings Accounts (USAs) as a flexible alternative to IRAs and 401(k)s. Unlike traditional retirement accounts, USAs would allow tax-free withdrawals for any purpose, though critics worry they primarily benefit higher-income households.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Universal Savings Account Act of 2025
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