S.J.Res.0559

A RESOLUTION to urge the United States Congress to pass the Eliminating Discrimination And Creating Corridors to Expand Student Success (ED ACCESS) Act of 2022.

Introduced·1/12/26
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Tennessee SJR0559 urges Congress to pass the ED ACCESS Act of 2022, which would allow students convicted of a felony drug offense to qualify for the.

Tennessee SJR0559 urges the United States Congress to pass the ED ACCESS Act of 2022, which would eliminate the permanent ineligibility for the American Opportunity Tax Credit for students convicted of a felony drug offense. The resolution highlights that such students face significant barriers to higher education and that correctional education programs have proven effective in reducing recidivism. It argues that denying the tax credit to these students is not an effective deterrent for drug crime and is disproportionate compared to other felonies.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

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Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Feb 3

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee

Apr 16

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Feb 3

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee