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House bill · H.R. 409 (119th Congress)

Supporting Transit Commutes Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Feb 27, 2025

Sponsor: Jake Auchincloss (U.S. Representative, MA-4, Democratic)

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Summary

Supporting Transit Commutes Act This bill provides employers a tax deduction for certain transportation fringe benefits given to employees. Under the bill, employers may deduct costs for providing employees transportation in a commuter highway vehicle (e.g., van pool) between the employee’s home and place of work or a transit pass. The amount of the deduction cannot exceed the aggregate exclusion amount for such fringe benefits ($325 per month per employee in 2025 and adjusted annually). Further, under the bill, the deduction cannot exceed 50% of such amount for transportation fringe benefits provided under a salary reduction agreement.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Ways and Means · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

8

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

  • Democratic7
  • Republican1

This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.

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Full history

  1. Feb 27, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Jan 15, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Jan 15, 2025

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    U.S. House

  4. Jan 15, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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