FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2014 Permalink CONTACT: Kevin Smith , Michael Steel 202-225-0600 Boehner on the ABLE Act: A Simple But Powerful Idea WASHINGTON, DC – On a strong bipartisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 647, the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act , which allows individuals with disabilities to set up tax-free savings accounts for qualified expenses. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement: "The ABLE Act is a simple but powerful idea: give individuals with disabilities the same opportunity to put away money tax-free for things like school, retirement, and job training that any American has. This won't just make it easier for individuals with disabilities to save – it will help build a stronger economy and secure a better future for our country. After all, the principle that anyone can succeed no matter where the...