The “One Big, Beautiful Bill” tax package that advanced out of the House Ways and Means Committee this week includes a significant workforce development measure backed by ASAE and the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition. IHMM is a member of both groups.
The bill incorporates key provisions from the bipartisan Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, which would expand eligible uses of 529 education savings plans to cover postsecondary training and credentialing programs—such as licenses and nongovernmental certifications.
ASAE, in partnership with the Professional Certification Coalition (PCC), leads the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition—a growing alliance of more than 900 organizations, including IHMM, across 50+ industries. The coalition is dedicated to modernizing workforce development policy by supporting opportunities for individuals to earn industry-recognized credentials and pursue diverse career pathways.
Earlier this year, attendees at ASAE’s Legislative Fly-In strongly advocated for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, alongside protecting nonprofit tax policy. Their efforts helped spotlight the urgent need to make lifelong learning more accessible and to equip the workforce with tools to adapt in an increasingly dynamic economy.
