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Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act

USA119th CongressS-469| Senate 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (12)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act" seeks to restore crucial exemptions for families applying for federal student financial aid. Specifically, it amends Section 480(f)(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prevent the net value of certain assets from being included in financial need analysis. Under this bill, the net value of a family farm where the family resides would be excluded from asset calculations. Additionally, the net value of a small business with not more than 100 full-time or full-time equivalent employees, which is owned and controlled by the family, would also be exempt. These provisions are designed to ensure that families owning such assets are not unfairly penalized when seeking financial assistance for higher education, making it easier for their children to qualify for aid. The amendments made by this Act will apply to all need analyses conducted for award years beginning on or after the date the Act is enacted into law.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1237
Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1131
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1237
    Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act


  • February 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • February 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1131
    Introduced in House

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1131: Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act
Government lending and loan guaranteesRural conditions and developmentSmall businessStudent aid and college costs

Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act

USA119th CongressS-469| Senate 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
The "Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act" seeks to restore crucial exemptions for families applying for federal student financial aid. Specifically, it amends Section 480(f)(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prevent the net value of certain assets from being included in financial need analysis. Under this bill, the net value of a family farm where the family resides would be excluded from asset calculations. Additionally, the net value of a small business with not more than 100 full-time or full-time equivalent employees, which is owned and controlled by the family, would also be exempt. These provisions are designed to ensure that families owning such assets are not unfairly penalized when seeking financial assistance for higher education, making it easier for their children to qualify for aid. The amendments made by this Act will apply to all need analyses conducted for award years beginning on or after the date the Act is enacted into law.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1237
Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1131
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1237
    Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act


  • February 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • February 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1131
    Introduced in House
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (12)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1131: Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government lending and loan guaranteesRural conditions and developmentSmall businessStudent aid and college costs