Asking Congress · Res 0277-2026
HR 1041, also known as the American Opportunity Accounts Act, which would create a federally funded savings account for every American child
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Resolution calling on Congress to pass, and the President to sign, S.441/HR 1041, also known as the American Opportunity Accounts Act, which would create a federally funded savings account for every American child
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New York City Council
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Summary
The American Opportunity Accounts Act. (S.441/HR 1041)
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
Committee on Children and Youth
Cosponsors
Chi A. Ossé, Althea V. Stevens and 6 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic8
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Full history
- Jun 23, 2026
Hearing held
This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Children and Youth
- Jun 23, 2026
Held over
This Resolution was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Children and Youth
- Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 12, 2026
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Children and Youth
NYC Council