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American Infrastructure Bonds Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 1695

Bill 118 s 1695, also known as the American Infrastructure Bonds Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the country's infrastructure needs. The bill proposes the creation of a new type of bond, known as American Infrastructure Bonds, which would be issued by the US Treasury to fund various infrastructure projects across the country.

The American Infrastructure Bonds would have a maturity period of up to 30 years and would be exempt from federal income tax. This tax-exempt status is intended to attract a wide range of investors, including individuals, corporations, and pension funds, to invest in infrastructure projects.

The funds raised through the issuance of American Infrastructure Bonds would be used to finance a variety of infrastructure projects, such as the construction and repair of roads, bridges, airports, and public transportation systems. The bill also includes provisions for the establishment of a National Infrastructure Bank, which would oversee the allocation of funds and ensure that projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Overall, the American Infrastructure Bonds Act of 2023 aims to stimulate investment in the country's infrastructure, create jobs, and improve the overall quality of life for Americans. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being debated in committee before potentially being brought to a vote on the floor.

Congressional Summary of S 1695

American Infrastructure Bonds Act of 2023

This bill allows the issuer of an American infrastructure bond a tax credit for 28% of the interest payable under such bond.

Current Status of Bill S 1695

Bill S 1695 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill S 1695 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 18, 2023.  Bill S 1695's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 18, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1695

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1695

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1695

American Infrastructure Bonds Act of 2023
American Infrastructure Bonds Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit to issuers of American infrastructure bonds.

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