MINT Act

The Municipal Investment and Neighborhood Transformation Act (MINT Act) would amend the Internal Revenue Code to change how certain bonds issued by state and local governments are treated for tax purposes. Specifically, the bill would modify the tax-exempt status of bonds that are guaranteed by Federal Home Loan Banks. Currently, favorable tax treatment for these bonds is limited to those issued before December 31, 2010. The bill would remove this time limitation, potentially allowing more recent bonds to receive the same tax benefits. The bill would also propose changes to the criteria used to determine eligibility for tax-exempt status under safety and soundness requirements. If enacted, this could make it easier and more attractive for state and local governments to issue certain types of bonds, potentially lowering borrowing costs for municipal projects and infrastructure investments. The bill is currently under consideration by the House Committee on Ways and Means.