Budget & Taxes (Tax Incentives)

HR 2434, the No Tax Subsidies for Stadiums Act of 2025, prohibits the use of tax-exempt bonds to finance professional sports stadiums. The bill defines a "professional stadium bond" as any bond financing a facility used for professional sports events on at least five days annually. This directly affects professional sports teams and local governments seeking tax-exempt financing for stadium construction or renovation projects. The law would take effect for bonds issued after its enactment, ending a common practice of using tax-free bonds to fund public-subsidized sports venues.