Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2025
In Committee
Introduced:Sep 16, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Claudia Tenney
Representative
Republican
NY-24
Cosponsors
11
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Taxation
Summary
This bill eliminates certain restrictions on the use of tax-exempt bonds for private or commercial golf courses and country clubs. This means that these facilities would have more flexibility in how they can use this type of financing.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill eliminates certain restrictions on the use of tax-exempt bonds for private or commercial golf courses and country clubs. This means that these facilities would have more flexibility in how they can use this type of financing.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p>This bill eliminates restrictions on use of certain tax-exempt bond proceeds for private or commercial golf courses and country clubs.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Removes restrictions on using tax-exempt bond proceeds for private or commercial golf courses and country clubs.
Gives these facilities more options in how they can finance and fund their operations and activities.
Potentially lowers the costs associated with building, maintaining, or expanding golf courses and country clubs that use tax-exempt bonds.
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If this bill becomes law, private and commercial golf courses and country clubs would be able to more easily access tax-exempt bond financing. This could make it cheaper for them to fund new projects or upgrades, potentially leading to the construction of more of these types of facilities. The bill would primarily impact the golf and country club industry, as well as local communities that host these types of private recreation facilities.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Taxation
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
3124, 119th Congress (2025). "Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3124