H.R. 1131 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act
H.R. 1131 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Feb 7, 2025, sponsored by Tracey Mann with 89 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 7, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 89
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act This bill restores an exemption for certain family farms and small businesses on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The bill applies to the net worth of (1) a family farm on which the family resides, or (2) a small business with not more than 100 full-time or full-time equivalent employees that is owned and controlled by the family.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tracey Mann (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 71 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 7, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (Feb 7, 2025)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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