The Association for Materials Protection and Performance joined with more than 500 trade associations, professional societies, businesses, and employers to form the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, established to build support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (S. 722 / H.R. 1477).
The bipartisan, bicameral Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and professional certifications. The bill would provide valuable tax-advantaged resources for families, students, and workers—with or without a college degree—who pursue career growth, mid-career changes or pathways that diverge from a typical academic route.
“The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act aims to establish a solid and fair job market focusing on workforce training, encouraging company investments in skill development, and fostering job creation and economic growth,” said AMPP CEO Alan Thomas. “Supporting the materials protection and performance workforce is an AMPP advocacy priority. This includes supporting legislation that expands access to training and education, ultimately bolstering the careers of professionals in our industries.”
Training and credentialing organizations help expand industry excellence, establish, and strengthen professional pathways, increase workers’ earning power, foster marketplace competition and supply consumers with the best products, services, and expertise. A member roster can be found at powerofassociations.org.
The bill is led by Representatives Rob Wittman (R-Va.) and Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) in the U.S. Senate.
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