Rural Veterinary Workforce Act

Summary#

This bill changes the federal tax code to make certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness payments tax-free. It adds to an existing tax exclusion so that assistance received under section 1415A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act or under State loan repayment or forgiveness programs meant to increase access to veterinary services does not count as taxable income. The change applies to amounts received in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

What it means for you#

• If you take part in an eligible veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program described in the bill, the payments you receive from those programs would not be included in your taxable income for years after December 31, 2025.
• The exclusion covers both the federal program named in the bill (section 1415A) and qualifying State programs that aim to increase access to veterinary services.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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