A Republican bill with 13 Democratic cosponsors · See all 26 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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
The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to provide an exclusion for assistance given to people in certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness programs. This includes assistance under section 1415A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977. It also covers other State loan repayment or loan forgiveness programs designed to increase access to veterinary services in that State. These changes would apply to amounts received in taxable years starting after December 31, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The bill specifically benefits veterinary students through enhanced loan repayment tax exclusions.
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill aims to increase access to essential veterinary services in rural areas.
- Scored +5
Does this make college cost less?
The bill aids college graduates by making their loan repayment programs more tax-efficient.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Tax Exclusion for Veterinary Professionals: The bill amends section 108(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion for assistance received through certain programs. This means participants in specific loan repayment or forgiveness programs would not have that assistance treated as taxable income (Section 2(a)).
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Increased Access to Veterinary Services: By including assistance under section 1415A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 or other State programs intended to increase access to veterinary services, the bill supports those working to meet such needs (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Delayed Implementation: The amendments made by this section only apply to amounts received by an individual in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025 (Section 2(b)).
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 people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill aims to increase access to essential veterinary services in rural areas. Would students be better off under this? — The bill specifically benefits veterinary students through enhanced loan repayment tax exclusions. Would farmers be better off under this? — Enhanced access to veterinary services benefits livestock owners and the agricultural industry. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The tax exclusion benefits veterinary students and early-career professionals managing debt. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The tax exclusion provides financial relief for professionals in the middle-income bracket.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The bill aids college graduates by making their loan repayment programs more tax-efficient. Does this reduce what student borrowers owe or repay? — It provides tax relief specifically for individuals receiving veterinary student loan forgiveness.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — By incentivizing veterinary professionals to work in underserved areas, it supports the veterinary workforce. Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill provides a tax exclusion for veterinary professionals receiving loan repayment assistance.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — By supporting veterinary access, the bill indirectly supports the sustainability of rural agricultural communities.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill aims to increase access to veterinary services, which is critical for agricultural health and livestock welfare.
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/3/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/14/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/27/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Jon OssoffDemocrat · Georgia
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Gary PetersDemocrat · Michigan
James RischRepublican · Idaho
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska
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Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota
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