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COVID-19 Commuter Benefits: One-Time Payout for Unused Funds

This act allows employees to receive a one-time payout of unused funds from their transportation fringe benefit accounts, accumulated before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. This means citizens can recover money set aside for commuting that was not used due to remote work or other pandemic-related changes. The distributed funds will be considered taxable income.
Key points
Allows a one-time distribution of unused funds from transportation fringe benefit accounts.
Payout applies to funds accumulated from March 13, 2020, until the act's enactment date.
The maximum payout is the lesser of the highest account balance since March 13, 2020, or the balance on the payout date.
Distributed funds will be included in the employee's gross income and are taxable.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7754
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Process start date: 2022-05-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COVID–19 Commuter Benefits Distribution Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7754.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows a one-time distribution of unused funds from transportation fringe benefit accounts.
  • Payout applies to funds accumulated from March 13, 2020, until the act's enactment date.
  • The maximum payout is the lesser of the highest account balance since March 13, 2020, or the balance on the payout date.
  • Distributed funds will be included in the employee's gross income and are taxable.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Benefits Taxes Transport