Milestone
Moments
Trump Accounts bring decades of work by policymakers, business leaders, and community advocates into one national plan to ensure every child starts life with real ownership and opportunity.
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January 19, 1999
Bill Clinton Backs Universal Savings
In the 1999 State of the Union, President Bill Clinton proposed establishing USA Accounts, universal savings accounts that would have given all Americans the means to save.
Address Before a Joint Session of the Congress on the State of the Union
June 17, 2004
George W. Bush Pushes for Lifetime Savings
As part of his “America’s Ownership Society” plan, President George W. Bush supported Lifetime Savings Accounts to help people save tax-free for things like school, job training, a first home, a car for work, or retirement.
America's Ownership Society: Expanding Opportunities
September 28, 2007
Hillary Clinton Campaigns on Baby Bonds
While on the campaign trail, Sen. Hillary Clinton said that every child born in the United States should get a “baby bond” from the government to help pay for future costs of college or buying a home.
I like the idea of giving every baby born in America a $5,000 account that will grow over time.
Hillary Clinton
Presidential Candidate
October 22, 2018
Cory Booker Introduces American Opportunity Accounts
Sen. Cory Booker announced his support for creating a savings account for every American child at birth, helping shape the broader conversations about investing in children’s futures.
Booker Announces New Bill Aimed at Combating Wealth Inequality
January 21, 2021
"That's such a great idea."
Chamath Palihapitiya, a well-known investor and entrepreneur, was enthusiastic about investment accounts for America’s children after Invest America founder Brad Gerstner explained the idea on CNBC.
2021 convo between @altcap and @chamath about a national investment program. pic.twitter.com/CC9B6J4GpI
— Invest America | Trump Accounts (@InvestAmerica24) September 12, 2023
February 28, 2024
"We expect to have legislation drafted this year."
Brad Gerstner presented Invest America at Global Alts Miami 2024, showing how the idea grew into a bipartisan bill to help every American kid start building wealth from the day they’re born.
May 13, 2025
"One of the best ideas in our lifetime."
The government wants to give every child $1,000 in a tax preferred account and it may be one of the best ideas in our lifetime. pic.twitter.com/SLD7GaXoIt
— Anthony Pompliano 🌪 (@APompliano) May 13, 2025
June 9, 2025
Invest America Roundtable at the White House
President Trump and business leaders met at the White House to discuss the Invest America Act, with many CEOs pledging their companies’ support for Trump Accounts.
The Invest America Act. The right to rise. The power of hope. The best of all of us. Every child becomes an owner in the upside of America. A key part of the Reconciliation Bill. 40 million kids to start. Coming 2026. 🇺🇸🚀🇺🇸@MichaelDell @dkhos @WhiteHouse pic.twitter.com/xgSiG6Xyb1
— Brad Gerstner (@altcap) June 13, 2025
July 4, 2025
Invest America Act Becomes Law
Big ideas are still possible in America.
The Invest America Act is now on its way to the President’s desk—giving every child a $1,000 investment account at birth. It's a bold, forward-looking program that expands ownership, builds financial literacy, and renews belief in the… pic.twitter.com/9Xtr693qlU
— Matt Lira (@MattLira) July 3, 2025
December 2, 2025
The Dells Announce a $6.25 Billion Commitment to 25 Million Children
Michael and Susan Dell announced a $250 contribution to Trump Accounts for 25 million children, one of the largest philanthropic commitments ever made to support American children.
We’re Committing $6.25 Billion to Give 25 Million Children a Financial Head Start
February 9, 2026
Our Big Game Spot
The Super Bowl brings Americans from every background together, making it a powerful moment to introduce Invest America and our goal of expanding financial access and opportunity for all children.