Bill · H.R. 1255· House(119-HR-1255)
Investing in Our Communities Act
- Introduced
- 2/12/2025
- Last activity
- 2/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- David Kustoff
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Investing in Our Communities Act aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The primary purpose of this bill is to reinstate advance refunding bonds. It modifies how certain private activity bonds and other bonds are treated when they are issued to advance refund a previous bond. The bill includes specific rules regarding redemption dates, the timing of proceeds, and investment limits. It also establishes special rules for bonds issued before the enactment of this subsection. These changes apply to advance refunding bonds issued after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 6
Is this likely to grow the economy?+2
By allowing advance refunding, the bill provides more efficient debt management options for issuers, which can stimulate local investment.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+1
The bill enhances the ability of issuers to realize debt service savings through strategic bond redemptions.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+1
Facilitating advance refunding can help municipalities manage debt more efficiently to fund infrastructure projects.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Debt Service Savings: Under Section 2(a)(3)(B)(i), issuers may realize present value debt service savings in connection with the issuance of the refunding bond. This could potentially result in financial savings for the entities issuing the bonds.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Prohibition of Abusive Transactions: According to Section 2(a)(4), an issue is described as an advance refunding if a device is employed to obtain a material financial advantage based on arbitrage rather than savings from lower interest rates. This means certain financial strategies would be prohibited.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+1Improves Roads And Bridges+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+1
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/12/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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