Rural Veterinary Workforce Act

The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, creating a new tax exclusion for specific types of financial assistance. This legislation aims to make funds received from certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness programs exempt from federal income tax, thereby reducing the financial burden on recipients. Specifically, the bill targets assistance provided under the federal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) and any State loan repayment or loan forgiveness program that seeks to enhance access to veterinary services within that state. The exclusion applies to amounts received by individuals in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025 , encouraging participation in programs addressing veterinary shortages.