{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["http://lamalfa.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/rep-lamalfa-votes-to-expand-opportunities-for-individuals-with", "Rep. LaMalfa Votes to Expand Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities", "2014-12-03", "2014", "2014-12", "Republican", "House", "CA", "Doug LaMalfa", "L000578", "lamalfa.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC \u2013 Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) today voted in favor of legislation that would allow states to voluntarily establish and maintain a new tax-exempt savings account for individuals with disabilities to cover expenses such as education, housing, transportation, employment training, health, and related expenses. Similar to 529 plans, which permit families to save for a child\u2019s higher-education investment fund, a 529A, or ABLE, account aims to provide families of a disabled child the opportunity to set aside money for long-term expenses.\n\u201cIndividuals with disabilities should not be held back due to outdated policies that limit their opportunities to work, go to school, or plan for their future.\u00a0 This common sense legislation is about ensuring everyone has the ability to live their lives to their fullest potential,\u201d continued LaMalfa. \u201cBy providing a vehicle to better save for long-term expenses and care, the ABLE Act will provide families, who already face tremendous financial burdens, the peace of mind they need in planning for their children\u2019s future.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \nH.R. 647, which Rep. LaMalfa cosponsored, passed the House of Representatives today on a 404-17 vote, and will be sent to the Senate.\nDoug LaMalfa is a lifelong farmer representing California\u2019s First Congressional District including, Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou and Tehama Counties.\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["http://lamalfa.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/rep-lamalfa-votes-to-expand-opportunities-for-individuals-with"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.775342108681798, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}