Legislative Activity

The Small Business Investment Act of 2025 modifies the rules for qualified small business stock, making it easier for investors to exclude gains from their sale. The holding period requirement is reduced from five to three years, and the holding period of convertible debt instruments can be included. The Act broadens eligibility for the exclusion by removing the C corporation requirement and clarifying rules for S corporations.

The Rural America Health Corps Act establishes a demonstration program to repay student loans for healthcare professionals who commit to working full-time for five years in rural areas with healthcare shortages. Participants can receive up to $200,000 in loan repayment assistance. The program aims to improve healthcare access in underserved rural communities. It authorizes $50,000,000 to be appropriated each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to carry out this section.

The "Hatchie River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025" directs the Department of Interior to study a 163-mile segment of the Hatchie River in Tennessee for potential inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The study must be completed within three years and identify opportunities for partnership with state and local stakeholders to administer the river segment.

The "Protecting American Savers and Retirees Act" repeals the excise tax on the repurchase of corporate stock. This repeal is applicable for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

The Stop Corrupt Iranian Oligarchs and Entities Act mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to produce a report identifying Iranian political figures, oligarchs, and parastatal entities involved in corruption. This report will detail their financial ties, assess the impact of potential sanctions, and evaluate the exposure of U.S. economic sectors to these entities. The goal is to provide Congress with information to consider further actions against those enabling corruption within the Iranian regime.

The "Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025" amends federal law to criminalize the act of "swatting," where false information is reported to trigger an emergency response. Those who commit swatting would face increased penalties, including fines and imprisonment, especially if serious bodily injury or death results. Additionally, individuals who engage in swatting would be liable for the costs incurred by emergency responders due to the false report.