Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 5:04 PM

Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2023

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 s 1938, also known as the Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide financial assistance to middle-class families who are struggling to afford mortgage insurance premiums.

Under this proposed legislation, eligible middle-class families would receive subsidies to help cover the cost of their mortgage insurance premiums. The goal is to make homeownership more affordable for middle-class Americans and to help them stay in their homes.

The bill outlines specific eligibility criteria for families to qualify for these subsidies, including income thresholds and other financial considerations. It also establishes a fund to support the program and sets guidelines for how the subsidies will be distributed. Supporters of the bill argue that it will help stabilize the housing market and prevent foreclosures among middle-class families. They believe that providing assistance with mortgage insurance premiums will make homeownership more accessible and sustainable for a larger portion of the population. Opponents of the bill raise concerns about the cost of the program and its potential impact on the federal budget. They argue that the government should not be in the business of subsidizing mortgage insurance premiums and that the market should be allowed to operate without government intervention. Overall, the Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2023 is a proposed piece of legislation aimed at providing financial assistance to middle-class families struggling with mortgage insurance premiums. Its ultimate fate will be determined by the US Congress as they debate and vote on its passage.
Congress
118

Number
S - 1938

Introduced on
2023-06-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/13/2023

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 2023

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 s 1938, also known as the Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide financial assistance to middle-class families who are struggling to afford mortgage insurance premiums.

Under this proposed legislation, eligible middle-class families would receive subsidies to help cover the cost of their mortgage insurance premiums. The goal is to make homeownership more affordable for middle-class Americans and to help them stay in their homes.

The bill outlines specific eligibility criteria for families to qualify for these subsidies, including income thresholds and other financial considerations. It also establishes a fund to support the program and sets guidelines for how the subsidies will be distributed. Supporters of the bill argue that it will help stabilize the housing market and prevent foreclosures among middle-class families. They believe that providing assistance with mortgage insurance premiums will make homeownership more accessible and sustainable for a larger portion of the population. Opponents of the bill raise concerns about the cost of the program and its potential impact on the federal budget. They argue that the government should not be in the business of subsidizing mortgage insurance premiums and that the market should be allowed to operate without government intervention. Overall, the Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2023 is a proposed piece of legislation aimed at providing financial assistance to middle-class families struggling with mortgage insurance premiums. Its ultimate fate will be determined by the US Congress as they debate and vote on its passage.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the income cap with respect to the mortgage insurance premium deduction, and to make such deduction permanent.

Policy Areas
Taxation

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/13/2023

Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2023

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


Latest Action6/13/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.