H.R. 409 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
Supporting Transit Commutes Act
Cosponsors: 8 (7 D, 1 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-12
Introduced: 2025-01-15
Latest action (2025-01-15): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
What H.R. 409 does, in plain terms
Supporting Transit Commutes Act This bill provides employers a tax deduction for certain transportation fringe benefits given to employees. Under the bill, employers may deduct costs for providing employees transportation in a commuter highway vehicle (e.g., van pool) between the employee’s home and place of work or a transit pass. The amount of the deduction cannot exceed the aggregate exclusion amount for such fringe benefits ($325 per month per employee in 2025 and adjusted annually). Further, under the bill, the deduction cannot exceed 50% of such amount for transportation fringe benefits provided under a salary reduction agreement.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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