What does Preamble of INVEST Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require that Federal Government equity stakes in private companies be liquidated to pay down the debt, and for other purposes,' aims to require the liquidation of Federal Government equity stakes in private companies. The bill's purpose is to use the proceeds from these liquidations to pay down the national debt.

What does SHORT TITLE. of INVEST Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Investing in National Values, Economy, Strategy, and Tomorrow Act, also known as the INVEST Act.

What does LIQUIDATION REQUIREMENT. of INVEST Act do?

This section establishes a liquidation requirement for covered equity investments held by Federal agencies. Federal agencies must identify covered equity investments in privately owned, for-profit companies. Covered equity investments include shares of stock, economic interests, warrants, golden shares, and contractual rights related to acquiring ownership interests. Agencies must liquidate these investments within eight years of the Act's enactment or eight years after acquisition. Funds from liquidation must be transmitted to the Treasury to pay down the national debt.

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INVEST Act

Last updated: 6/16/2026 · Introduced: 6/16/2026

Author: Jon Husted (R-OH)

TL;DR (AI)

The INVEST Act mandates that federal agencies sell their ownership stakes in private companies within eight years of the Act's enactment or the acquisition of those stakes.
This bill requires federal agencies to identify and liquidate specific equity investments, including stock shares and warrants, held in for-profit companies.
Proceeds from the liquidation of these federal equity investments will be used to reduce the national debt.

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