Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB1787

Introduced
6/1/23  

Caption

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for purposes of determining if financial guaranty insurance companies are qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules.

Impact

The proposed changes in the bill would allow financial guaranty insurance companies to include their unearned premium reserves in their calculation of applicable insurance liabilities, a significant shift from current practices dictated by generally accepted accounting principles. This inclusion potentially enables these companies to report a more favorable financial position, affecting their investment strategy and operational decisions. Such provisions may influence how these corporations engage with the broader financial markets and regulatory frameworks, potentially reducing the burden of compliance associated with the passive foreign investment company rules.

Summary

SB1787 is a bill aimed at amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 specifically regarding the treatment of financial guaranty insurance companies as qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules. The bill introduces special rules that would expand the criteria by which financial guaranty insurers are classified, particularly in how their insurance liabilities are reported. This qualification could have implications for regulatory compliance and capital allocation within these firms, which primarily operate in the insurance sector.

Contention

Notably, while the bill aims to facilitate business operations for financial guaranty insurance companies, there are potential concerns among stakeholders regarding the fiscal implications. Critics may argue that loosening the qualifications could lead to increased risks in the financial system, particularly if it reduces the oversight of how these companies report their liabilities. The balance between encouraging corporate growth in the insurance sector and maintaining regulatory integrity is likely to be a point of contention in discussions surrounding the bill.

Companion Bills

US HB3105

Same As To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for purposes of determining if financial guaranty insurance companies are qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules.

Previously Filed As

US HB3105

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for purposes of determining if financial guaranty insurance companies are qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules.

US SB1987

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for purposes of determining if financial guaranty insurance companies are qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules.

US HB2567

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for purposes of determining if financial guaranty insurance companies are qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules.

US HB1309

To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes.

US SB1692

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for payments to certain individuals who dye fuel, and for other purposes.

US SB5466

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an advance refundable credit to offset certain flood insurance premiums, and for other purposes.

US HB3524

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for payments to certain individuals who dye fuel, and for other purposes.

US HB2608

To amend the Federal securities laws to specify the periods for which financial statements are required to be provided by an emerging growth company, and for other purposes.

US HB3687

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to renew and enhance opportunity zones, and for other purposes.

US SB1477

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the cover over of certain distilled spirits taxes.

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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for purposes of determining if financial guaranty insurance companies are qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules.

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