New bill would let anyone open a tax-free "Universal Savings Account"
In committeeS. 1581Latest action
Sponsor: Ted Cruz · Senator · TX
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Official title: Universal Savings Account Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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S 1581 would create tax-free savings accounts with no withdrawal restrictions, starting in 2025.
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What does this do?
S 1581 would create a "Universal Savings Account" (USA) that any individual could open at a bank or financial institution, allowing up to $10,000 in yearly contributions (rising slightly with inflation, capped at $25,000) that grow tax-free. Unlike IRAs or 401(k)s, withdrawals could be made at any time, for any reason, without taxes or penalties.
Who does it affect?
This affects any American seeking a flexible tax-free savings option, as well as banks and financial institutions that would administer the accounts and the IRS, which would oversee compliance.
Why does it matter?
The accounts would give savers more flexibility than existing retirement or education accounts, while requiring new IRS reporting and enforcement rules similar to those for IRAs.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 1, 2025
- Senate committeeYou are here · May 1, 2025
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.