February 25, 2025
Ms. Tenney (for herself, Mr. Panetta, and Mr. Hudson) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses for which certain proceeds cannot be used.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Parity for Athletic Recreation Act
or the PAR Act
.
Sec. 2. Repeal of restrictions on use of certain proceeds for private or commercial golf courses and country clubs
(a) In general
Section 144 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking private or commercial golf course, country club,
each place it appears.
(b) Effective dates
(1) In general
The amendment made by this section shall apply to obligations issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Special rule for empowerment zone employment credit
For purposes of section 1396(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(3) Special rule for empowerment zone business and opportunity zones
For purposes of sections 1397C(d)(5) and 1400Z–2(d)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.