Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act

House Bill

H.R. 3533

119th Congress

Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Maria Elvira Salazar

Representative

Republican

FL-27

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act aims to address tax issues related to foreign investment in U.S. real estate. It would require more reporting on residential property transactions in major metro areas and increase the tax withholding rate on sales of U.S. real property interests. The bill also increases the low-income housing tax credit.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

SponsorMaria Elvira Salazar (R-FL)

Introduced5/21/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

ChamberHouse

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Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act

The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act aims to address tax issues related to foreign investment in U.S. real estate. It would require more reporting on residential property transactions in major metro areas and increase the tax withholding rate on sales of U.

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The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act aims to address tax issues related to foreign investment in U.S. real estate. It would require more reporting on residential property transactions in major metro areas and increase the tax withholding rate on sales of U.S. real property interests. The bill also increases the low-income housing tax credit.

Bill Number: 3533
Sponsor: Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL)
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Policy Area: Taxation

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Title: Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act
Bill Number: 3533
Sponsor: Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Summary: The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act aims to address tax issues related to foreign investment in U.S. real estate. It would require more reporting on residential property transactions in major metro areas and increase the tax withholding rate on sales of U.S. real property interests. The bill als

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act aims to address tax issues related to foreign investment in U.S. real estate. It would require more reporting on residential property transactions in major metro areas and increase the tax withholding rate on sales of U.S. real property interests. The bill also increases the low-income housing tax credit.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Home Advantage for American Families Act This bill requires any foreign person involved in a transaction related to the sale of residential property located in any of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population to report to the Department of the Treasury information for identifying the person purchasing the property, the amount and source of the funds received by the seller, the date and nature of the transaction, and other information deemed necessary. The bill also increases (1) from 15% to 30% the rate of withholding on the sales proceeds of U.S. real property interests, and (2) the low-income housing tax credit state ceiling.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires foreign investors to report more details on residential property purchases in the 15 largest metro areas
Increases the tax withholding rate on sales of U.S. real property interests from 15% to 30%
Increases the low-income housing tax credit state ceiling

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would impact foreign real estate investors, sellers of U.S. real property, and developers of low-income housing projects. It could discourage some foreign investment in U.S. real estate, while potentially increasing tax revenue and funding for affordable housing.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Taxation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3533, 119th Congress (2025). "Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3533

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