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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Beth Van Duyne

Republican · TX · Representative

Votes with party: 97.1% (549 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/V000134

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (55)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2025-05-20

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2025-05-20

Previously

Ways and Means CommitteeReferred To · 2025-05-20

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely provide tax breaks or financial assistance to people buying their first home, making it easier for them to afford down payments or closing costs. The changes would be handled through the tax code, potentially allowing first-time buyers to deduct certain homebuying expenses or receive credits that reduce their tax bills. The goal is to help younger Americans and lower-income families enter the housing market by reducing the upfront costs they face.

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Subjects

Taxation

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