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US SB3930

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Merkley

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Imposes a 15% excise tax on hedge fund taxpayers acquiring single-family residences (1-4 dwelling units) after enactment, with the tax based on the purchase price

  • Defines "hedge fund taxpayer" as partnerships, corporations, or REITs that manage pooled investor funds, have $50 million or more in net value or assets under management, and act as fiduciaries to investors

  • Adds a 5 percentage point corporate surtax on hedge fund taxpayers beginning after December 31, 2035

  • Disallows mortgage interest deductions and depreciation deductions for hedge fund taxpayers in the business of renting or leasing single-family residences, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2030

  • Exempts properties used as a principal residence by someone with an ownership interest in the acquiring entity, as well as 501(c)(3) nonprofits and organizations primarily engaged in building or rehabilitating homes for sale

Legislative Description

HOPE (Humans over Private Equity) for Homeownership Act

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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