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Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1918| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2025
John Boozman

John Boozman

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Cosponsors (16)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to introduce a new refundable tax credit, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. The credit is designed to help individuals afford qualified access technology for those who are blind, including the taxpayer, their spouse, or dependents. This technology encompasses hardware, software, or other information technology specifically designed to convert visual information into usable formats for blind individuals. The credit amount is equal to the expenses paid or incurred for this technology, not compensated by insurance, with a significant limitation. A maximum credit of $2,000 is allowed per qualified blind individual within any three-consecutive-taxable-year period. This cap will be adjusted for inflation for taxable years beginning after 2026, ensuring its value is maintained over time. To prevent duplicate benefits, no credit is allowed for expenses already claimed under other tax provisions. The credit is set to terminate for amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2030 .
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-815
Access Technology Affordability Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-212
Access Technology Affordability Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1467
Access Technology Affordability Act of 2023
Feb 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1529
Introduced in House
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-815
    Access Technology Affordability Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-212
    Access Technology Affordability Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1467
    Access Technology Affordability Act of 2023


  • February 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1529
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1529: Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025

Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1918| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2025
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to introduce a new refundable tax credit, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. The credit is designed to help individuals afford qualified access technology for those who are blind, including the taxpayer, their spouse, or dependents. This technology encompasses hardware, software, or other information technology specifically designed to convert visual information into usable formats for blind individuals. The credit amount is equal to the expenses paid or incurred for this technology, not compensated by insurance, with a significant limitation. A maximum credit of $2,000 is allowed per qualified blind individual within any three-consecutive-taxable-year period. This cap will be adjusted for inflation for taxable years beginning after 2026, ensuring its value is maintained over time. To prevent duplicate benefits, no credit is allowed for expenses already claimed under other tax provisions. The credit is set to terminate for amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2030 .
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-815
Access Technology Affordability Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-212
Access Technology Affordability Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1467
Access Technology Affordability Act of 2023
Feb 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1529
Introduced in House
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-815
    Access Technology Affordability Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-212
    Access Technology Affordability Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1467
    Access Technology Affordability Act of 2023


  • February 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1529
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
John Boozman

John Boozman

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Cosponsors (16)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1529: Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted