CLASS Act of 2009

Summary

College Learning Access Simplicity and Savings Act of 2009 or the CLASS Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to replace the Hope Scholarship tax credit with the College Affordability Credit, which shall allow: (1) a partially refundable tax credit of up to $1,200 for qualified tuition and related expenses (including required course materials) at an institution of higher education; and (2) an additional 50% tax credit for such expenses exceeding $1,200 but not exceeding $4,800. Repeals the tax deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses.

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Timeline

1. 9 January 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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2. 9 January 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 January 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 15 January 2009

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H370)

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 9 January 2009 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 9 January 2009

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 9 January 2009

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 9 January 2009

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Sponsors

• Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Perriello, Thomas S.P. [D-VA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• JOHN LEWIS · D · Cosponsor
• JOSEPH CROWLEY · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13] · D · Cosponsor
• John Yarmuth · D · Cosponsor
• Henry Cuellar · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16] · D · Cosponsor
• · hswm00 · Standing

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