A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on the failure of certain hedge funds owning excess single-family residences to dispose of such residences, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill S 788

Bill 119 s 788, also known as the "Hedge Fund Housing Act," aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The main purpose of this bill is to impose an excise tax on hedge funds that own an excessive number of single-family residences and fail to sell them within a certain timeframe.

The bill is designed to address concerns about hedge funds and other investment firms buying up large numbers of single-family homes, which can drive up housing prices and limit the availability of affordable housing for individuals and families. By imposing an excise tax on hedge funds that hold onto these properties without selling them, the bill aims to incentivize these firms to sell the homes and increase the availability of housing for potential buyers.

In addition to the excise tax provision, the bill also includes other measures related to the ownership and sale of single-family residences by hedge funds. These additional provisions are intended to ensure that hedge funds are held accountable for their real estate holdings and to prevent them from negatively impacting the housing market. Overall, Bill 119 s 788 seeks to address concerns about the impact of hedge funds on the housing market and to promote greater access to affordable housing for individuals and families. It will be important to monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process to see how it may impact the real estate market and housing affordability in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 788

Bill S 788 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill S 788 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 27, 2025. Bill S 788's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 27, 2025

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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on the failure of certain hedge funds owning excess single-family residences to dispose of such residences, and for other purposes.A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on the failure of certain hedge funds owning excess single-family residences to dispose of such residences, and for other purposes.

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