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H.R. 1213 (113th)

Common Sense Housing Investment Act of 2013

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Introduced

15 March 2013

Last action

15 March 2013 · Introduced

Status

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.

Sponsors

Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]

Subjects

Housing, Taxation

Source updated

12 August 2025

Housing · Taxation

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Summary

Common Sense Housing Investment Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax deduction for mortgage interest, to: (1) allow, in lieu of such deduction, a tax credit for 15% of mortgage interest paid in a taxable year for the taxpayer's principal residence and one other residence; (2) provide for a phaseout of the tax deduction for mortgage interest between 2014 and 2018; (3) allow a deduction for interest and taxes relating to land for dwelling purposes owned or leased by cooperative housing corporations; and (4) increase the state housing credit ceiling for the low-income housing tax credit. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to apply the savings from the enactment of this Act to the Housing Trust Fund, for assistance under the Section 8 low-income housing program, and for the Public Housing Capital Fund.

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Timeline

  1. 15 March 2013

    Introduced

    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.

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  2. 15 March 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 March 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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