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Investing in Our Communities Act

USA119th CongressHR-1255| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2025
David Kustoff

David Kustoff

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (6)
Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to reinstate advance refunding bonds by amending Section 149(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. This change would allow state and local governments to refinance existing tax-exempt debt before its call date, potentially securing lower interest rates and generating savings for taxpayers. The legislation establishes new criteria for bonds to qualify for advance refunding. It specifies conditions for certain private activity bonds and other bonds, detailing limits on the number of advance refundings allowed, such as one for bonds issued after 1985 and up to two for those issued before 1986. Additionally, it mandates specific redemption timelines for refunded bonds and sets rules for temporary periods and the investment of bond proceeds. Crucially, the bill prohibits abusive transactions designed to obtain material financial advantages based on arbitrage, separate from savings due to lower interest rates.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2772
Investing in Our Communities Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2288
Investing in Our Communities Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1837
Investing in Our Communities Act
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2772
    Investing in Our Communities Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2288
    Investing in Our Communities Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1837
    Investing in Our Communities Act


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Investing in Our Communities Act

USA119th CongressHR-1255| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2025
This bill aims to reinstate advance refunding bonds by amending Section 149(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. This change would allow state and local governments to refinance existing tax-exempt debt before its call date, potentially securing lower interest rates and generating savings for taxpayers. The legislation establishes new criteria for bonds to qualify for advance refunding. It specifies conditions for certain private activity bonds and other bonds, detailing limits on the number of advance refundings allowed, such as one for bonds issued after 1985 and up to two for those issued before 1986. Additionally, it mandates specific redemption timelines for refunded bonds and sets rules for temporary periods and the investment of bond proceeds. Crucially, the bill prohibits abusive transactions designed to obtain material financial advantages based on arbitrage, separate from savings due to lower interest rates.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2772
Investing in Our Communities Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2288
Investing in Our Communities Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1837
Investing in Our Communities Act
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2772
    Investing in Our Communities Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2288
    Investing in Our Communities Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1837
    Investing in Our Communities Act


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
David Kustoff

David Kustoff

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (6)
Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted