H.R.9657

Protecting American Homes from Hedge Funds Act

Introduced·7/13/26

Protecting American Homes from Hedge Funds Act imposes tax on hedge funds owning excess single-family residences and uses revenues for down payment.

The Protecting American Homes from Hedge Funds Act imposes an excise tax on hedge funds that own more than a permitted number of single-family residences. The tax applies to hedge funds with over $50 million in net value or assets under management. The tax is intended to incentivize the sale of excess residences. Revenues from the tax fund a Housing Downpayment Trust Fund, which provides grants to State housing finance agencies for down payment assistance programs. These programs assist low-income individuals and families in purchasing single-family homes.

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jul 13

House

Introduced in House

Jul 13

House

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.