Bills · HR 7878
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7878Taxation
Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award Tax Relief Act of 2026
INTRO MAR 9· LAST ACTION MAR 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the financial benefit of serving in AmeriCorps, a program that addresses critical community needs across the country. By making the educational award tax-free, it effectively increases the value of the award for participants. This could make AmeriCorps a more attractive option for young adults considering public service, potentially leading to more people joining the program and contributing to communities.
For those already committed to service, it means more financial relief for their education or student debt. If it doesn't pass, AmeriCorps members will continue to see a portion of their hard-earned award go to taxes, lessening its intended impact and potentially deterring future service.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Excludes Segal AmeriCorps Educational Awards from being counted as part of a person's gross income for tax purposes.
This ensures that individuals receive the full value of their earned educational award without paying federal income tax on it.
PROVISION 02
Clarifies that AmeriCorps educational awards used to discharge (pay off) student loan debt are also excluded from gross income.
This prevents a tax burden on individuals who use their awards to reduce their student loan obligations, making that debt relief truly tax-free.
PROVISION 03
The changes to tax law would apply to awards received and student loan debt discharges that happen in tax years ending after the bill becomes law.
This sets the timeframe for when the new tax exemption will begin, impacting awards distributed from that point forward.
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D· Connecticut
YRS IN OFFICE
27
BILLS LED
20
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DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 9
Introduced in House
MAR 9
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7878
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 9, 2026
Last actionMar 9, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 9, 2026
House BillHR 7878Taxation
Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award Tax Relief Act of 2026
INTRODUCED MAR 9, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 9, 2026
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
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