Rudy Yakym (R-IN)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for loan interest payments made with respect to certain vehicles.
A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It aims to allow a deduction for loan interest payments made on certain vehicles. The scope includes cars, minivans, vans, sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, or motorcycles. It also includes trailers, campers, or vehicles designed for temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or seasonal use. These changes would apply to indebtedness incurred after December 31, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +5
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
The bill provides a direct tax deduction for common vehicle purchases and recreational equipment used by middle-income families.
- Scored +4
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The deduction for recreational vehicles and trucks may be particularly beneficial to those in rural areas who utilize such equipment.
- Scored +4
Would retired people be better off under this?
Retirees who purchase campers or recreational vehicles for travel can benefit from the interest deduction.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
By allowing new tax deductions, the bill reduces federal tax revenue.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Interest Deductions for Vehicles: The bill would allow individuals to deduct interest payments on loans for various types of vehicles, such as cars, minivans, vans, sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, or motorcycles, provided they have at least two wheels and a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 14,000 pounds (Section 1, subsection a).
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Support for Recreational Travelers: The bill includes provisions for deducting interest on trailers, campers, or vehicles designed for temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or seasonal use (Section 1, subsection a). This applies whether the item is a motor vehicle or is designed to be towed by or affixed to a motor vehicle.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text of the bill provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill provides a direct tax deduction for common vehicle purchases and recreational equipment used by middle-income families. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees who purchase campers or recreational vehicles for travel can benefit from the interest deduction. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The deduction for recreational vehicles and trucks may be particularly beneficial to those in rural areas who utilize such equipment. Would business owners be better off under this? — Business owners purchasing qualifying vehicles like pickup trucks or vans can deduct the interest on those loans. Would farmers be better off under this? — Farmers who utilize pickup trucks or larger vehicles for their work may benefit from the interest deduction. Would high-income households be better off under this? — High-income earners can utilize this deduction to further reduce their taxable income. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The tax deduction provides some relief, though its benefit is more pronounced for those with enough income to itemize deductions.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill allows for a new deduction of loan interest on personal vehicles and recreational equipment which provides tax relief to middle-income households. Does this cut taxes for small businesses? — The bill may benefit small business owners who use pickup trucks or vans for their operations by allowing interest deductions. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — By allowing new tax deductions, the bill reduces federal tax revenue.
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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