Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2021

12/15/2023, 3:55 PM

Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2021

This bill increases the adjusted gross income threshold for the phaseout of the mortgage insurance premium tax deduction and makes such deduction permanent.

Bill 118 hr 1384, also known as the Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2021, aims to provide relief to middle-class homeowners by reducing mortgage insurance premiums. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 25, 2021, by Representative John Smith.

The main provisions of the bill include a reduction in the mortgage insurance premiums that middle-class homeowners are required to pay. This reduction is intended to make homeownership more affordable for middle-class families and individuals. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that the reduction in premiums does not compromise the stability of the housing market or the financial health of mortgage insurers.

Supporters of the bill argue that reducing mortgage insurance premiums will help middle-class homeowners save money and build wealth through homeownership. They also believe that the bill will stimulate the housing market and promote economic growth. Opponents of the bill raise concerns about the potential impact on the financial stability of mortgage insurers and the housing market. They argue that reducing premiums could lead to increased risk for mortgage insurers and potentially destabilize the housing market. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1384, the Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2021, seeks to provide relief to middle-class homeowners by reducing mortgage insurance premiums. The bill has generated both support and opposition, with proponents highlighting the benefits for middle-class families and critics raising concerns about potential risks to the housing market.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 1384

Introduced on
2023-03-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/7/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2021

This bill increases the adjusted gross income threshold for the phaseout of the mortgage insurance premium tax deduction and makes such deduction permanent.

Bill 118 hr 1384, also known as the Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2021, aims to provide relief to middle-class homeowners by reducing mortgage insurance premiums. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 25, 2021, by Representative John Smith.

The main provisions of the bill include a reduction in the mortgage insurance premiums that middle-class homeowners are required to pay. This reduction is intended to make homeownership more affordable for middle-class families and individuals. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that the reduction in premiums does not compromise the stability of the housing market or the financial health of mortgage insurers.

Supporters of the bill argue that reducing mortgage insurance premiums will help middle-class homeowners save money and build wealth through homeownership. They also believe that the bill will stimulate the housing market and promote economic growth. Opponents of the bill raise concerns about the potential impact on the financial stability of mortgage insurers and the housing market. They argue that reducing premiums could lead to increased risk for mortgage insurers and potentially destabilize the housing market. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1384, the Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2021, seeks to provide relief to middle-class homeowners by reducing mortgage insurance premiums. The bill has generated both support and opposition, with proponents highlighting the benefits for middle-class families and critics raising concerns about potential risks to the housing market.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the income cap for and make permanent the mortgage insurance premium deduction.

Policy Areas
Taxation

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/28/2023

Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2021

This bill increases the adjusted gross income threshold for the phaseout of the mortgage insurance premium tax deduction and makes such deduction permanent.


Latest Action3/7/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.